Business · 23/11/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Recognition of Entities for the Accreditation of Qualified Health Plans

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The US Department of Health and Human Services has recognized the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and URAC as accrediting entities to fulfill the accreditation requirement for qualified health plans.

Original source language: Federal Register — Health and Human ServicesOpen original release →

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