BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana
Healthcare Connections, the state's largest Medicaid health plan
serving more than 475,000 members, has achieved Commendable
Health Plan Accreditation status from the National Committee for
Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA Accreditation is a comprehensive
evaluation of health plan operations, programs, clinical
performance and consumer experience measures.
To achieve Commendable status, Louisiana Healthcare Connections
demonstrated outstanding operations and clinical performance, and
once again scored near the maximum possible points for member
satisfaction as measured by the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey.
"NCQA accreditation is a reflection of the work our employees do
every day," said Jamie Schlottman,
CEO & Plan President of Louisiana Healthcare Connections.
"Earning Commendable status recognizes our success in delivering
continuous improvement and high-quality service for our members and
providers."
"Achieving an accreditation status of Commendable from NCQA is a
sign that a health plan is serious about quality," said
Margaret E. O'Kane, president, NCQA.
"It is awarded to plans whose service and clinical quality meet or
exceed NCQA's rigorous requirements for consumer protection and
quality improvement."
With offices in Baton Rouge,
Lafayette, Covington and New
Orleans, Louisiana Healthcare Connections' 500 local
employees provide high-quality service to more than 475,000 members
and 15,000 physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers.
Louisiana Healthcare Connections is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC).
NCQA is an independent organization that evaluates the quality
and service provided by health plans. Employers and government
officials recognize NCQA as the country's leading independent
reviewer of health plans.
About Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Established to
deliver quality healthcare through local, regional and
community-based partners, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is a
Healthy Louisiana plan headquartered in Baton Rouge. Louisiana
Healthcare Connections exists to improve the health of its members
through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. For more
information, visit www.LouisianaHealthConnect.com.
About the National Committee for Quality
Assurance
NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving
health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of
health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and
practices in key areas of performance. NCQA is committed to
providing health care quality information for consumers,
purchasers, health care providers and researchers.
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SOURCE Louisiana Healthcare Connections