NCQA launches roadmap for virtual care accreditation

Healthcare IT News September 12, 2024
Andrea Fox

To help overcome fragmentation and address gaps in telehealth and remote patient care, the new program prepares healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality patient care and effective reporting and tracking.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance this week announced new accreditation standards to help healthcare organizations meet virtual care program quality and regulatory requirements and to help facilitate alignment with value-based care contracting agreements.

WHY IT MATTERS

During last year’s Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot Program, healthcare organizations provided valuable and strategic input in developing the new accreditation program NCQA said in its announcement this week.

Also informing the process were industry and committee discussions, market research, and a public review and comment period.

Evaluation modules for virtual care will create standardization...

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