NU Online News Service, June 10, 6:15 p.m. – The National Committee for Quality Assurance, Washington, has awarded full accreditation in disease management to American Healthways Inc., Nashville, Tenn.
American Healthways, a company that manages care for diabetes, congestive heart failure and other conditions, is the first company that has completed the NCQA’s new Disease Management Accreditation program.
The NCQA already has accreditation programs for health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.