Watson Clinic’s credentialing department recently earned Certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This two-year Certification acknowledges organizations that establish the highest quality standards in their credentialing practices following a rigorous review of policies, filing practices, and quality improvement measures. Watson Clinic’s credentialing department earned a 100% rating across the board in every category.
“By verifying a physician’s qualifications, education record, various licenses, and their ability to perform the services for which they are hired, our credentialing department is responsible for assuring that Watson Clinic retains the most exceptional medical talents available,” says Jorge Gonzalez, MD, Watson Clinic’s medical director and chairperson for the credentials committee. “It’s reassuring to have an outside accrediting organization review what we have accomplished and recognize that our efforts are making a positive impact in the health care of our community.”
NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting on the quality of managed care plans, managed behavioral healthcare organizations, preferred provider organizations, new health plans, physician organizations, credentials verification organizations, disease management programs and other health-related programs. NCQA Certification statuses and other information on health care quality can be obtained on their web site at www.ncqa.org.
About Watson Clinic LLP: As one of the largest multispecialty medical clinics in the southeast, Watson Clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Lakeland and surrounding communities. First established in 1941, Watson Clinic has grown to include over 200 board-certified physicians representing 40 medical and surgical specialties. The Clinic continues the legacy of improving the delivery of health care at the Main Clinic, 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, as well as at 16 other convenient locations in Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. More information is available at: www.WatsonClinic.com.