nappropriate antibiotic use is a long-standing public health issue. An estimated 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate. Misuse of these medications has led to antibiotic resistance that now affects 2.8 million people annually.

An overview of NCQA's DAV program, including the life cycle of conception to launch, high level review of program standards, eligibility and benefits of the program.

This course is an opportunity to learn how the Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island helped integrated behavioral health (IBH) practices respond to COVID by tele-IBH implementation and earn Behavioral Health Distinction.

The health care quality landscape is evolving. Over the past year, we have seen unprecedented adversity and innovation, challenging and accelerating patient needs and our systems of care in ways we never thought possible.

This session will highlight the development of a Health Care Equity Index (HCEI), a tool to help identify opportunities within a health plan, monitor progress towards closure of disparities and help communities and the state meet Health Care Equity goals.

Digital quality means many things to many people, but what do we at NCQA mean when we say digital quality? We want a digital quality framework that cuts waste and burden in quality reporting.

This course defines the future role of the community health worker in bridging the health equity gap in the clinical setting.