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  Provider Credentialing Process
   
In order for NCC to maintain its standards of excellence, we have implemented a credentialing process to ensure providers offer a level of care that is in agreement with accepted standards of medical care in the community.

To ensure continued compliance with quality standards,
NCC providers are re-credentialed every two years, at which time a new application is to be filled out and returned with updated copies of medical licenses, DEA certificate, and malpractice insurance coverage. Through our state-of-the-art Provider Tracking System, key dates (such as license expiration) trigger electronic notification to our Provider Relations Department. In the event of a potential expiration prior to the two-year renewal process, providers are contacted so NCC may obtain updated information.

In order to qualify as a member of the
NCC PPO, a health care professional or organization must meet the following criteria:
bulletComplete the NCC PPO application. Willful falsification of any information on the application will result in non-acceptance or termination.
bulletAgree to accept discount off the state mandated fee schedule or usual and customary as payment in full for covered services delivered to NCC's subscribers.
bulletBe licensed by the state without restriction.
bulletMaintain professional liability insurance limits as required by NCC.
bulletAffirm that none of the following has occurred:
bulletfelony conviction.
bulletsuspension or revocation of professional or drug license.
bulletforced restriction or revocation of hospital privileges.
bulletAgree to adhere to NCC's quality assurance and utilization management guidelines.
bulletDemonstrate practice patterns, utilization patterns and other practice characteristics compatible with the objectives of NCC and it's clients.
bulletComply with state regulations regarding radiology, pharmacy services, facility standards and patient records.
 
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