Other health care providers , such as hospitals, nursing homes, or community health clinics. If you need help, check with your local library or your local or State department of health. You can find your State department of health listed in the blue pages of your phone book. Another type of quality measurement is accreditation. Some organizations, such as group practices, do not have such a program available.
Accreditation is done by a number of groups.
NCQA evaluates and accredits managed care plans. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. This group develops accreditation standards and programs for managed care. Community Health Accreditation Program. CHAP evaluates and accredits home health care organizations.