WellCare of North Carolina, a Medicaid health plan under Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has earned Health Equity Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) earlier than the mandated mid-year 2025 deadline. This achievement highlights WellCare’s strong commitment to advancing health equity.
Troy Hildreth, President & CEO of WellCare of North Carolina, emphasized, “Achieving NCQA Health Equity Accreditation demonstrates our dedication to promoting health equity and enhancing the health and well-being of our members and their communities. We are committed to fostering a supportive culture that aims to reduce health disparities and elevate care quality for our diverse member base.”
WellCare of North Carolina, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) specializing in government-sponsored managed care services, has achieved NCQA Health Equity Accreditation ahead of schedule. This accreditation underscores WellCare’s dedication to delivering equitable healthcare and addressing health disparities across the state.
NCQA, a not-for-profit organization focused on healthcare quality improvement, provides a framework for healthcare organizations to enhance health equity. WellCare’s proactive attainment of this accreditation, one year earlier than mandated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), reflects its commitment to excellence and member care.
The NCQA Health Equity Accreditation, valid for three years, affirms WellCare’s effective management and high-quality care delivery. WellCare will continue to pursue ongoing accreditation renewal to uphold its standards of healthcare excellence and equity.
About WellCare of North Carolina
Headquartered in Raleigh, WellCare of North Carolina offers managed care services under Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. As a Centene Corporation subsidiary, WellCare of North Carolina serves diverse populations, including families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex healthcare needs. For more information, visit www.WellCareNC.com.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise committed to improving the health outcomes of individuals and communities nationwide. Centene provides integrated, cost-effective healthcare solutions through government-sponsored and commercial programs, focusing on underserved and uninsured populations.
