title: Lack of interest in accreditation for prepaid groups dooms TMQC (The Medical Quality Commission).
abstract: The Medical Quality Commission will cease operations on March 31, citing financial constraints and flat demand for medical group and IPA accreditation. What does the loss of this organization say about the importance of quality in capitated care?
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002140:California; D006125:Group Practice, Prepaid / Q000592:standards*; D007193:Independent Practice Associations / Q000592:standards*; D009938:Organizations; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care