Teladoc receives NCQA recertification
Continues to be the first and only telehealth company to achieve NCQA certification in any category
Lewisville, TX (June 26, 2015) – Teladoc, the nation's first and largest telehealth provider, announced it has received recertification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for physician credentialing and recredentialing, scoring 100 percent for the second time.
Teladoc first received NCQA certification in June 2013 and after an audit in April 2015, Teladoc received recertification. The seal is a reliable indicator that an organization is well-managed and delivers high quality care and service.
Teladoc remains the only telehealth company in the U.S. to earn this credentialing certification, further solidifying its position as an industry leader whose primary focus is to provide high-quality care to its members.To acquire NCQA accreditation, health plans and providers face a rigorous set of more than 60 standards and must report on performance in more than 40 areas in order to earn NCQA's seal of approval. These standards promote the adoption of strategies that the NCQA believes will improve care, enhance service and reduce costs.
"Our continued pursuit of NCQA Certification for our provider credentialing program demonstrates our commitment to clinical excellence," said Henry DePhillips, M.D. and Teladoc chief medical officer. "Our performance during the NCQA review is a testament to our having in place the systems, processes and team that meet the strictest quality standards."
By managing its own provider network, Teladoc built the first nationally independent physician network in telehealth. Teladoc's more than 675 physicians are board-certified and state-licensed with an average of 20 years of experience. Teladoc's rigorous credentialing process and ongoing quality assurance efforts ensure the highest quality of care for its members. Teladoc physicians performed more than 298,000 consults in 2014.Teladoc's service may be used when a patient is unable to visit his or her doctor, such as after office hours, but is not a replacement for a patient's primary care physician. Through the service, patients may receive treatment for non-emergency medical issues, such as allergies, bronchitis, pink eye, sinus problems, ear infection and other conditions that impact both adults and children. Physicians may also write short-term prescriptions for non-controlled substances if medically appropriate and in compliance with applicable state regulations.
About Teladoc
Founded in 2002, Teladoc is the nation's first and largest telehealth provider with approximately 11 million members. Teladoc conducted more than 298,000 consults in 2014. Teladoc provides its members with 24/7 access to affordable, high-quality health care for adults and children experiencing non-emergency medical issues via phone, secure online video, mobile app or web. Through a directly managed network of U.S.-based, board-certified physicians, Teladoc delivers a 95 percent patient satisfaction rate with an average physician response time of less than 10 minutes. Teladoc is the first and only telehealth provider to receive certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its physician credentialing process, scoring 100 percent. Recognized by Fast Company as "One of the World's Most Innovative Companies in Health Care" in 2013, Teladoc partners with health plans, corporations, organizations and patients seeking accessible and affordable high-quality medical care. For more information, please visit teladoc.com, twitter.com/teladoc, facebook.com/teladoc or linkedin.com/teladoc.