The 2012 HIP Standards and Guidelines are effective July 1, 2012.

Standards and Guidelines for the Certification of Health Information Products

If you are preparing to become an NCQA-Certified HIP, the Standards and Guidelines is an essential resource. This publication outlines the standards and features explanations and examples of how to meet the standards, scoring guidelines, points and certification outcomes. Eligibility requirements, application information and policies and procedures are also included.

Note: Purchase of the Standards and Guidelines is not necessary when purchasing the Survey Tool.

2012 HIP Standards and Guidelines e-pub   

2009 HIP Standards and Guidelines e-pub (1 - 4 users)    
Item # 10840-311-09
Price: $160

Survey Tool for the Certification of Health Information Products

The Survey Tool includes all information needed to prepare and submit materials for an NCQA survey. Organizations applying for certification must complete the Survey Tool and submit it to NCQA to begin the survey process.

For web-based products, NCQA does not make any commitments with respect to the use or performance of the Software and Services with browsers other than Netscape 6.0 or higher, MS Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. Please review the license agreement for web-based tools prior to purchase.

2012 HIP Survey Tool  (Effective 7/1/12 - )

2009 HIP Survey Tool (1 - 4 users) 
Item # 10841-321-09
Price: $485

Application for the Certification of HIPs

This application provides all materials required to apply for an NCQA HIP Certification survey and includes pricing information, policies and procedures and the survey agreement.

2012 HIP Application
(Effective 7/1/12 - )
Item # 10842-150-12
Price: Free

HIP Application
Item # 10842-150-09
Price: Free