Note: The 2009 PO Standards and Guidelines are effective July 1, 2009.

Standards and Guidelines for the Certification of Physician Organizations 
This publication outlines the standards and features explanations and examples of how to meet the standards, scoring guidelines, points and certification outcomes. Eligibility requirements, application information and policies and procedures are also included.

Note: Purchase of the Standards and Guidelines is not necessary when purchasing the Survey Tool.

2009 PO Standards and Guidelines
Item #10291-100-09
Price: $240
Available December 2008

2009 PO Standards and Guidelines e-pub
Available December 2008

2009 PO Standards and Guidelines Web-based
Available December 2008

2008 PO Standards and Guidelines
Item #10291-100-08
Price: $240

2008 PO Standards and Guidelines e-pub

2008 PO Standards and Guidelines Web-based

Survey Tool for the Certification of Physician Organizations
The Survey Tool includes all information needed to prepare and submit materials for an NCQA survey. Organizations applying for certification must complete the Survey Tool and submit it to NCQA to begin the survey process.

For web-based products, NCQA does not make any commitments with respect to the use or performance of the Software and Services with browsers other than Netscape 6.0 or higher, or MS Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. Please review the license agreement for web-based tools prior to purchase.

2009 PO Survey Tool (Effective 7/1/09 - )
Available December 2008

2008 PO Survey Tool (Effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/09)

Application for the Certification of POs
This application provides all materials required to apply for an NCQA PO Certification survey and includes pricing information, policies and procedures and the survey agreement.

PO Application
Item # 10052-150-97
Price: Free