The University of Iowa Clinical Staff Office (UI CSO), a credentialing verification organization (CVO) that verifies the credentials of medical professionals, underwent an on-site resurvey conducted by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) on May 15, 2006. The UI CSO is compliant with NCQA standards These include:
- Application Processing
- Education and Training/Board Certification
- DEA Registration
- License to Practice
- CVO Application and Attestation Content
- Malpractice Claims History
- Medicare/Medicaid Sanctions
- Ongoing Monitoring of Sanctions
- Medical Board Sanctions
- Work History
The CSO is in good standing until June 17, 2008. The NCQA is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies credentialing verification organizations and accredits managed care organizations. For more information about the UI CSO services call 319-384-9294. |