WellCare of North Carolina Receives NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Ahead of 2025 Requirement
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RALEIGH, N.C., July 16, 2024 ~ Raleigh, N.C. - WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and a Medicaid health plan, has recently achieved Health Equity Accreditation Status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This milestone was originally set to be completed by mid-year 2025, but WellCare has surpassed expectations and achieved it in mid-year 2024, demonstrating their strong dedication to health equity.

Troy Hildreth, Plan President & CEO for WellCare of North Carolina, expressed his pride in this achievement, stating that "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." He also emphasized the company's dedication to reducing health inequities and improving care quality for their diverse member population.

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The NCQA Health Equity Accreditation provides healthcare organizations with a framework for promoting health equity. This recognition highlights WellCare's commitment to providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to its members and working towards eliminating health disparities across the state. In fact, WellCare has proactively secured this accreditation a year ahead of the required timeline set by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS).

This accreditation is awarded for three years and WellCare will continue to strive towards renewing its status in the future. The NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. Their Health Plan Accreditation serves as a testament to members and providers that a health plan is well-managed and delivers top-notch care and services while also showcasing their commitment to advancing health equity.

WellCare's achievement of the NCQA Health Equity Accreditation further solidifies their position as a leader in promoting equitable healthcare in North Carolina. With this recognition, they continue to demonstrate their dedication towards providing high-quality care for all members of their community.

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