Diabetes Physician Recognition Program (DPRP): Program criteria include achievement of clinical targets for:

•  HbA1c
•  blood pressure and lipid control
•  eye and foot exams
•  nephropathy screening
•  smoking status and cessation advice

(American Diabetes Association Standards)

Heart/Stroke Recognition Program (HSRP): Program criteria include achievement of clinical targets for:

•  blood pressure and lipid control
•  use of aspirin or another antithrombotic
•  smoking status and cessation advice

(American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Standards)

Physician Practice Connection (PPC): Recognition based on implementation of specific processes to reduce errors and increase quality for all patients, as well as demonstrating ability to manage care effectively in a complex environment.

Program criteria include:

•  registries for identifying patient conditions
•  reminder programs
•  resources for patient education
•  support and care management.

Advantages of NCQA recognition

•  Designation on consumer and health organization Internet sites such as the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the NCQA
•  Recognition on the UnitedHealthcare Physician and Provider Directories.
•  Complying with the required criteria that are increasingly being used as a basis for performance financial incentive programs such as the employer sponsored Bridges to Excellence® initiative.

Apply today
NCQA offers a 20% discount off the application fee for physicians associated with UnitedHealthcare. The total fee for a group of physicians varies, based on the number of physicians applying for recognition.

To take advantage of the 20% discount on application fee, please print and complete the NCQA Recognition Program Discount Order form and fax or mail it it along with your payment, to the address on the form.

We look forward to including your NCQA "recognition" on our Physician Directory. If you have questions for UnitedHealthcare, please call 1-866-270-5588.