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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.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) - independent, nonprofit organization that assesses and reports on the quality of care delivered by managed care organizations.
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.
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences - provides accreditation and approval of educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences and related healthcare disciplines.
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) - dedicated to promoting health unit coordinating as a profession through education and certification.
Continuing Care Accreditation Community - independent accrediting body sponsored by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
COLA - physician-directed national organization offering accreditation for medical laboratories and practices, record reviews, educational products, and CLIA regulatory information.
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.