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American Specialty Health Group, Inc. (ASH Group) and American Specialty Health Plans of California, Inc. (ASH Plans) were among the first complementary health care companies to receive NCQA Organization Certification in Utilization Management and Credentialing for their specialty network programs. This Certification process focuses on consumer protection and improvement in service to customers. Standards recognize that organizations that apply for certification have open-access networks and can improve service quality and utilize customized structures to meet purchaser needs. First certified: October 2005. Current Accreditation cycle: August 30, 2022 - August 30, 2025.
In 2017, NCQA changed this from a certification to a full three-year accreditation. It should be noted that ASH programs are currently delegated to by more than 50 NCQA-accredited health plans for many of the services offered by ASH, including utilization management, provider quality management, claims processing, provider credentialing, and member services. ASH continues to align its operations to comply with NCQA standards to support good business practices and NCQA accredited customers. ASH continues to hold this accredited program in good standing.
The wellness programs of American Specialty Health Digital, Inc. (ASHD), formerly American Specialty Health Management, Inc. were among the first in the country to receive NCQA Wellness and Health Promotion Accreditation. This NCQA Accreditation is a nationally recognized evaluation that purchasers and consumers can use to assess wellness and health promotion programs. First accredited: October 2009. Current cycle: August 26, 2024 – August 26, 2027.