See "Quality Assurance."
Glossary of Health Insurance Terms
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QA
QI
See "Quality Improvement."
Qualifying event
An event such as death, divorce or spouse's loss of employment that would allow enrollment in another health plan without having to wait for an open enrollment period.
Quality assurance
The activity that monitors the level of care being provided by healthcare providers in order to ensure that patients receiving the best care possible.
Quality improvement
The department at BCBSKS that oversees credentialing providers for managed care products. This department also is responsible for addressing BCBSKS and providers' compliance with federal guidelines in relationship to the care given members/members -patients.