Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic’s Credentialing department recently earned an accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Valid through the year 2021, this accreditation resulted from a rigorous review of policies, filing practices, and quality improvement measures, and acknowledges that Watson Clinic’s credentialing and re-credentialing practices adhere to the highest quality standards.
Watson Clinic’s Credentialing department works to verify a physician’s qualifications, education record, various licenses, and their ability to perform the services for which they are hired.
“This accreditation assures our community that the credentials of Watson Clinic’s exceptional medical specialists are beyond reproach,” says Sherry Cromwell, manager of Watson Clinic’s Credentialing department. “Our department continues to compare favorably with the very best medical organizations in the nation as we received exemplary ratings across the board in all categories.”
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 healthcare 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 17 other convenient locations in Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. More information is available at: www.WatsonClinic.com.
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