, /PRNewswire/ -- Today (WellCare), a Medicaid health plan and subsidiary of (NYSE: ) has received Health Equity Accreditation Status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Originally mandated for completion by mid-year 2025, WellCare achieved this milestone in mid-year 2024, showcasing its strong commitment to health equity. "Achieving the NCQA Health Equity Accreditation demonstrates our commitment to health equity and our aim to support health and wellbeing within our membership and their lived communities," said Plan President & CEO for WellCare of North Carolina, Troy Hildreth.
"We are dedicated to cultivating a culture that supports our efforts to reduce health inequities and improve care quality for our diverse member population." The gives healthcare organizations an actionable framework for improving health equity. This accreditation recognizes WellCare for its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare to its members and its ongoing commitment to eliminating health disparities to support better health outcomes across the state.
WellCare has proactively secured this accreditation a year ahead of the required timeline set by the . Health Equity Accreditation is awarded for three years and WellCare will continue to work toward renewing its accreditation status in the future. is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality.
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