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New NCQA Analysis Finds NCQA-Accredited Medicare Advantage Plans Perform Better and More Consistently in CMS Star Ratings

First-of-its-kind report, The Accreditation Advantage, links accreditation to stronger quality performance and estimates that broader adoption could help 1.5 million more Medicare beneficiaries receive needed care each year.

NCQA Unveils 2026 Health Plan Ratings

18 health plans earn top 5-star rating.

NCQA Receives Grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to Advance Age Friendly Care in Medicare Advantage Plans Nationwide

The collaboration will develop a national program to strengthen health plan accountability for delivering person centered, age friendly care.

NCQA Names Dr. Ari Robicsek as Inaugural Chief Medical Officer

Physician-scientist and healthcare analytics leader joins NCQA to advance digital quality measurement, data-driven innovation and patient-centered outcomes.

NCQA Launches Primary Care Measurement Advisory Panel to Help Shape the Future of Primary Care

Expert panel to shape practical, aligned quality measures that reflect real-world primary care delivery

NCQA Receives Grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to Advance High-Quality Diabetes Care

The project will develop new diabetes quality measures, elevate digital tools and strengthen accountability for improved patient outcomes.

NCQA Fireside Chat, Featuring Assemblywoman Tracy Brown-May

NCQA and West Health Partner to Advance Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care

The project will lay the foundation for broader adoption of a core set of quality measures to guide care, accountability, and payment.

NCQA and West Health Convene National Leaders to Advance Behavioral Health

The executive forum will bring together payers, policymakers and health systems to align on measurement-driven strategies to strengthen behavioral health integration in primary care.

NCQA Launches Advanced Primary Care Pilot Program to Redefine the Future of Primary Care

Four healthcare organizations will test and shape a new outcomes-focused approach to supporting primary care operations and innovation.

NCQA Kicks Off Inaugural Learning Collaborative to Measure Patient Engagement

Leading healthcare organizations inform and shape best practices in digital wellness, condition management and patient engagement strategies.

NCQA Appoints Dana Erickson and Kate McEvoy to Board of Directors

Nationally recognized healthcare leaders will bring fresh insight to advance NCQA’s work in quality and digital transformation.