What is the highest level of accreditation granted by MBHOs by the National Committee for Quality Assurance?

The highest level of accreditation granted by Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations (MBHOs) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is full accreditation. This status indicates that the organization has met rigorous standards for quality and performance in managing behavioral health services. Full accreditation signifies that the MBHO complies with all aspects of NCQA's standards, which assess factors such as service access, quality of care, and patient satisfaction, among others.

In contrast, interim accreditation is a temporary status given before full accreditation is achieved, while provisional accreditation indicates that an organization meets certain criteria but may still be working toward full compliance. Conditional accreditation may suggest compliance with specific conditions that need to be addressed for future accreditation status. These lower levels do not convey the same level of confidence in the organization’s performance and quality as full accreditation does.