USA - - National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)  
   Provides information about the quality of national managed care plans to enable consumers to evaluate health plan performance. Includes links to accreditation and certification programs, compliance audits, and health plan report cards.
   http://www.ncqa.org/

USA - - Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC)  
   Promotes quality and efficiency of health care delivery among purchasers, providers and patients, by establishing standards, programs of education, and communication.
   http://www.urac.org/

USA - - American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations (AAPPO)  
   A national association of network-based preferred provider organizations and affiliate organizations. Site provides advocacy and general information.
   http://www.aappo.org/

South Africa - African Health Synergies (AHS)  
   A 50/50 venture between managed care funders and providers, founded in order to improve relationships and efficiencies in healthcare delivery and funding.
   http://www.healthsynergies.co.za/

Philippine Institute of Managed Care, Inc.  
   Accredited by the Department of Health and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation to offer training to the healthcare industry. Site describes the Institute, and offers seminar schedule and news.
   http://www.pimc.com.ph/

USA - - Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)  
   A national professional society dedicated to the concept and practice of pharmaceutical care in managed health care environments.
   http://www.amcp.org/

National Managed Health Care Congress  
   A large, periodic US conference and exhibition focused on the needs of all major stakeholders involved in managed health care: health plans, hospitals, health systems, and employers.
   http://www.nmhcc.com/

USA - - Academy of Managed Care Providers (AMCP)  
   National organization of clinicians, managed health care professionals, and affiliated healthcare industry professionals.
   http://academymcp.org/