[ A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z ] N . . . National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) A non-profit organization created to improve patient care quality and health plan performance in partnership with managed care plans, purchasers, consumers, and the public sector. Network Model HMO A health plan that contracts with multiple physician groups to deliver health care to members. Generally limited to large single or multi-specialty groups. Distinguished from group model plans that contract with a single medical group, IPA's that contract through an intermediary, and direct contract model plans that contract with individual physicians in the community. This type may include a few solo practices, but is primarily organized around groups. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Neo ICU) A hospital unit with special equipment for the care of premature and seriously ill newborn infants. Non-Plan Provider A health care provider without a contract with an insurer. Similar to a nonparticipating provider under Medicare. [ A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z ]