The objectives of a Disability Determination Service (DDS) Quality Assurance (QA)
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enable DDS to provide the best possible service to the public;
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detect and correct errors in DDS claims processing;
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develop recommendations for initiating corrective actions;
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target training needs to improve performance;
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provide a means for measuring individual and group performance; and,
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test alternative procedures to minimize cost.