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Division of Quality Assurance, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration


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5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building, Room 8A-55
Rockville, MD 20857

800-767-6732 (Voice - Toll-free)
301-443-2300 (Voice)
301-443-6725 (FAX)

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Abstract

The primary function of the Division of Quality Assurance is to protect the public by promoting quality assurance programs and activities. In so doing, DQA manages the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB), and the Federal Credentialing Program.

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Audit

Date Entered: 12/1/1997
Date Edited: 9/28/2004
Date Revised: 4/4/2002
Health Referral Number: HR2752
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