FAQ Directory

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about NCQA’s various programs. If you don’t see what you are looking for in one of the entries below, you can  ask a question through My NCQA.

Filter Results
  • Save

    Save your favorite pages and receive notifications whenever they’re updated.

    You will be prompted to log in to your NCQA account.

  • Email

    Share this page with a friend or colleague by Email.

    We do not share your information with third parties.

  • Print

    Print this page.

You are viewing a single FAQ from your previous search. Clear Search

expand all

5.22.2018 AC 02 Are practices required to measure their capacity to see patients or to measure the utilization of same-day appointments (i.e., number of patients seen)?

Practices are expected to show both availability (i.e., open appointment slots at the beginning of the day) and use of same-day appointments for a period of five consecutive days. Practices should also monitor the availability of same-day appointments against their documented process. Practices may use utilization of same-day appointment access as an indication of patient need.

ALL 2017