- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
JCAHO is a quality oversight body for health care organizations and managed care in the United States.
www.jcaho.org
- National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Independent, nonprofit organization that assesses and reports on the quality of care delivered by managed care organizations.
www.ncqa.org
- American Accreditation HealthCare Commission/URAC
Nonprofit entity that establishes accreditation standards for managed care organizations, including utilization review, networks, credentialing, and workers' compensation managed care.
www.urac.org
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Provides accreditation and approval of educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences and related healthcare disciplines.
www.naacls.org
- COLA
Physician-directed national organization offering accreditation for medical laboratories and practices, record reviews, educational products, and CLIA regulatory information.
www.cola.org
- Continuing Care Accreditation Community
Independent accrediting body sponsored by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
www.ccaconline.org
- National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC)
Dedicated to promoting health unit coordinating as a profession through education and certification.
www.nahuc.org
- American College of Nurse Midwives Certification Council, Inc.
National certifying body for Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs). Includes candidate booklet, examination schedule, and certification verification.
www.accmidwife.org
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