NCQA offers three types of assessments for organizations, depending on their level of readiness: 1. Full Accreditation Survey. For organizations that can demonstrate capabilities outlined in the standards and guidelines, NCQA evaluates quality-related systems against all ACO accreditation standards.
Doctors often diagnose kidney infections based on signs and symptoms, such as fever and back pain. If your doctor suspects you have a kidney infection, you may be asked to provide a urine sample to test for bacteria, blood or pus is in your urine.
Tests to diagnose kidney cancer include blood, urine, and imaging tests. You may also have a biopsy. Treatment depends on your age, your overall health and how advanced the cancer is. It might include surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, biologic, or targeted therapies.