Geisinger Health Plan Awards

Geisinger Health Plan is a well respected institution that has received a lot of recognition over the years. They work hard to ensure they are ranked well and are very focused on quality performance. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which is an independent agency dedicated to measuring the quality of America's health care, consistently rates Geisinger high on various reports.

Geisinger was rated number one in the country for beta-blocker treatment and scored in the top 10 for engagement of alcohol and other drug treatment according to their website. They also scored in the top 10 for children receiving immunizations, following up with mental illness, and counseling children about physical activity.

NCQA also rated Geisinger number one in the country for monitoring digoxin used for heart conditions as well as number one for monitoring diuretics used for heart conditions. They scored in the top 10 nationally for teens receiving annual well visits between the ages of 12 and 21 in 2009. They were also in the top 10 across the nation for giving proper pre-natal care during the first trimester.

These are just a few of the high rankings Geisinger has received over the past few years. Their focus and dedication to quality shows in these ranking reports. There is some tough competition out there to score in the top 10 so the fact that Geisinger ranks so well is very impressive and proves their motivation and drive towards superior quality. Individual health insurance is made easier with health plans such as Geisinger.