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NCQA Updates Quality Measures for HEDIS 2018
Changes include seven new measures; two address opioid use
Federal Government Approves NCQA’s eCQM Test Methodology
Testing method can now be used as part of the current ONC Heath IT Certification Program
NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane Elected to NCHC Board
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is proud to announce the election of our president, Margaret E. O’Kane, to the Board of Directors for the National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC). The vote was by unanimous consent.
NCQA PCMH Recognition is Approved Model for Covered California
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is proud to announce its Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition Program is now an approved medical home model for Covered California’s 2018 Qualified Health Plan (QHP) contracts.
NCQA Congratulates Barbara L. McAneny, MD
Longtime Advocate for Oncology Medical Home Model is Elected to Lead the AMA
NCQA Develops New Guide to Help Organizations Providing Care to the Elderly and the Disabled
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is releasing a free guide to help organizations working to meet Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) standards.
NCQA Seeks Public’s Input for Updates to the 2018 Patient-Centered Specialty Practice Recognition Program
Public Comment Is Open June 7–July 7
NCQA Launches Oncology Medical Home Recognition Program
New program recognizes oncology practices that use the patient-centered medical home model
NCQA Patient-Centered Specialty Practice Recognition Eligible for ABPMR Maintenance of Certification Credit
The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers credit for PCSP Recognition
NCQA Joins Leading Health Groups Urging CMS to Offer MACRA Credit for Clinicians
Letter to Administration requests MACRA Advanced APM credit for physicians and physician groups
NCQA and Medical Home Network Announce Joint Project Funded by Robert Woods Johnson Foundation
Study will investigate most effective means for connecting medical care and social service needs
National Minority Health Month – Bridging Health Equity Across Communities
April is National Minority Health Month, and its theme is Bridging Health Equity Across Communities.
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