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 12, 2008. 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, 2010. 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.