NCQA President Will Participate in a “Great Debate” at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting
May 19, 2026 · NCQA Communications
NCQA will join the vibrant community of researchers, policymakers and practitioners at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in Seattle, WA, from May 30 to June 2. This year’s theme, “Rigor and Relevance Driving Action,” reflects the urgency of ensuring that research not only meets the highest standards but also informs decisions that improve health and healthcare delivery.
The ARM is an opportunity for NCQA to share our research and perspectives on the healthcare system and engage in meaningful conversations about emerging research and innovations. This year, we will be participating in a panel discussion and two poster presentations.
Panel Presentation
NCQA’s President and CEO, Dr. Vivek Garg, will participate on a panel titled “Great Debates: Quality Measurement and Prior Authorization.” This discussion will examine these two key pillars of U.S. healthcare policy that are currently under intense scrutiny. National experts will debate whether these systems require evolution, revolution or elimination.
Poster Sessions
NCQA staff will share their research in two poster presentations.
Assessing Data Feasibility for Intimate Partner Violence Quality Measurement: Results from Two U.S. Health Plans. This study evaluates the feasibility of a proposed HEDIS® measure related to intimate partner violence by testing the measure with two health plans.
Authors: Yuzu Saito Butler, Polina Lissin, Kaila Boyd, Adrianna Nava
Real World Evaluation of Methods for Measuring Equitable Quality of Care: Quantitative Findings and Qualitative Insights. This study evaluates four published approaches for building combined health equity scores that consider multiple factors and measures simultaneously in real-world settings.
Authors: Crysta Meekins, Rachel Harrington, Yazhini Ramesh, Polina Lissin, Shawn Trivette, Alana Burke
This work is supported by the California Health Care Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund. Learn more about Putting Advanced Health Equity Analytics Methods into Practice.
Join Us in Seattle
If you would like to see our presentations in person, register for the 2026 AcademyHealth ARM. We hope to see you there!
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