BerryDunn Maintains NCQA Credentialing Certification for Third Consecutive Survey
Event summary
- BerryDunn earned NCQA Credentialing (CR) Certification for all verification services, maintaining certification for a decade.
- The firm met NCQA’s standards across all 11 credential elements, including board certification status and Medicare/Medicaid sanctions.
- Gretchen Carletta, Credentialing Manager, highlighted the independent validation of BerryDunn’s processes against industry rigor.
- Christa Bernacchia, Principal in Healthcare Practice Group, emphasized the strategic advantage for clients navigating compliance.
The big picture
BerryDunn’s third consecutive NCQA certification underscores the firm’s commitment to rigorous healthcare credentialing, a critical function for reducing administrative burdens and ensuring patient safety. This achievement aligns with broader industry trends toward heightened regulatory scrutiny and the growing demand for trusted compliance partners in the healthcare sector.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- How BerryDunn’s sustained NCQA certification will influence its competitive positioning in healthcare credentialing services.
- Client Retention
- Whether the firm can leverage this certification to deepen partnerships with healthcare organizations facing complex compliance requirements.
- Industry Standards
- The pace at which NCQA’s credentialing standards evolve and whether BerryDunn can maintain its top scores in future surveys.