title: What does accreditation mean for PPOs?
abstract: In the early years of managed care, a buyer's selection process was dictated by price. As quality becomes a greater issue in managed care, the need for usable standards for the entire managed care industry becomes evident. The work of accrediting bodies provides a reference for buyers to discern quality organizations in the industry. This article stresses the need for company commitment during the accreditation process and the benefits that can be derived from consumer/industry awareness and government regulation.
authors: Consumer Health Network, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
authors: L V
authors: LV
authors: Weinman
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D001364:Awareness; D019985:Benchmarking; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000592:standards; D019981:Health Care Sector; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011243:Preferred Provider Organizations / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States