About NCQA - Physician Reference

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to improving health care quality. NCQA has developed quality standards and performance measures for a broad range of health care entities including physicians. Currently there are four NCQA Physician Recognition Programs: Diabetes Physician Recognition Program, Heart/Stroke Physician Recognition Program, Physician Practice Connections, Back Pain Recognition Program and Patient-Centered Medical Home Program. In order to be certified for these programs, physicians must demonstrate that they meet the high-quality requirements that help patients receive the best care that meets their needs in order to improve and maintain their health.

Consumers can use the NCQA Physician Certification Program to identify physicians in their area who have met the quality and performance requirements for a specific program. These certified physicians are dedicated to preventing devastating complications, to preventing deterioration of health, to assisting patients to manage their own health, and to ensuring the best outcome for their patients.

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