NCQA Survey Readiness Packages

The NCQA Evaluation Survey Readiness Packages are a comprehensive set of resources to help organizations prepare for an NCQA Accreditation or Recognition Survey.

The Packages

Choose your survey package

The materials included in these packages will help better prepare your organization to meet the program's requirements, prepare for survey success, and access additional resources and education that will help you along the way.

Accreditation New Customer

Behavioral Health Accreditation

Assesses organizations that manage behavioral healthcare services for quality, access, and coordination of care.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (Up to 2 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 2-4 Users)
  • Policy Fact Sheets
  • Guidelines for Successful Survey Tip Sheet
  • MBHO to Behavioral Health Accreditation Program Crosswalk
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access (Optional Add-On)
Accreditation Renewing

Behavioral Health Accreditation

Assesses organizations that manage behavioral healthcare services for quality, access, and coordination of care.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (Up to 2 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 2-4 Users)
  • Policy Fact Sheets
  • Guidelines for Successful Survey Tip Sheet
  • MBHO to Behavioral Health Accreditation Program Crosswalk
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts
Renewing customers should directly contact their Applications and Scheduling Account Representative (ASAR) or their NCQA Account Executive to proceed with Accreditation renewal.
Accreditation New Customer

Digital Health Engagement

NCQA Digital Health Engagement Accreditation evaluates how organizations use digital tools to support and engage members in their care.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (1 Learner)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 1 User)
  • Policy Fact Sheet
  • Guidelines for Successful Survey Tip Sheet
  • Digital Health Engagement Program Crosswalk
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts (Up to 2 Times Per Year)
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access (Optional Add-On)
Accreditation New Customer

Health Outcomes & Community-Focused Care

Recognizes plans that advance health equity and improve outcomes through community-focused, data-driven care.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (Up to 4 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 2-4 Users)
  • Gap Analysis Tool
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts (Up to 4 Times Per Year)
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access (Optional Add-On)

This Readiness Package includes content for Accreditations in Health Outcomes and Community-Focused Care.

Accreditation Renewing

Health Outcomes & Community-Focused Care

Recognizes plans that advance health equity and improve outcomes through community-focused, data-driven care.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modulesn (Up to 4 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 2-4 Users)
  • Gap Analysis Tool
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts (Up to 4 Times Per Year)
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access Included
Renewing customers should directly contact their Applications and Scheduling Account Representative (ASAR) or their NCQA Account Executive to proceed with Accreditation renewal.
Accreditation New Customer

Health Plan Accreditation

A comprehensive framework for evaluating health plans on quality management, network adequacy, and member experience.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (Up to 2 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 2–4 Users)
  • Policy Fact Sheets
  • Guidelines for Successful Survey Tip Sheet
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts (Up to 2 Times Per Year)
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access (Optional Add-On)
Accreditation Renewing

Health Plan Accreditation

A comprehensive framework for evaluating health plans on quality management, network adequacy, and member experience.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (Up to 2 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 2–4 Users)
  • Policy Fact Sheets
  • Guidelines for Successful Survey Tip Sheet
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts (Up to 2 Times Per Year)
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access Included

Resources conveniently packaged as part of your renewal process.

Renewing customers should directly contact their Applications and Scheduling Account Representative (ASAR) or their NCQA Account Executive to proceed with Accreditation renewal.
Accreditation New Customer

Utilization Management

Evaluates the processes plans use to make fair, timely, and evidence-based coverage and medical-necessity decisions.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (Up to 2 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 1 User)
  • Policy Fact Sheet
  • Guidelines for Successful Survey Tip Sheet
  • Utilization Management Program Crosswalk
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts (Up to 2 Times Per Year)
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access (Optional Add-On)
Accreditation Renewing

Utilization Management

Evaluates the processes plans use to make fair, timely, and evidence-based coverage and medical-necessity decisions.

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What's included

  • Self-Paced Education Modules (Up to 2 Learners)
  • Standards and Guidelines for the Relevant Standards Year (Access for 1 User)
  • Policy Fact Sheet
  • Guidelines for Successful Survey Tip Sheet
  • Utilization Management Program Crosswalk
  • Town Halls: Live Q&A Access With NCQA Experts (Up to 2 Times Per Year)
  • Interactive Review Tool (IRT) Access Included (Optional Add-On)
Renewing customers should directly contact their Applications and Scheduling Account Representative (ASAR) or their NCQA Account Executive to proceed with Accreditation renewal.
Recognition New Customer

PCMH Evaluation Readiness Packages

Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition helps primary care practices strengthen care coordination and patient engagement.

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What's included

  • Targeted Education - 2 seats per course
  • Standards and Guidelines for relevant Standards Year (2-4 users)
    • Self-assessment tool
    • Record review workbook
    • Quality Measurement & Improvement workbook
    • Corporate Credit Transition Shared Credit Table
    • Suggested Path for Recognition
    • Suggested Plan - Pediatrics
    • Distinction in BH Integration (Appendix 4)
    • PCMH Annual Reporting Requirements to Sustain Recognition (PY)
    • Goals and Actions workbook
    • PCMH Distinction in BH Integration Annual Reporting Requirements to Sustain (PY)
  • RP Policy fact sheets for quick reference (FAQ page)
  • Guidelines for Successful survey tip sheet
  • Resource guide for PCMH
  • Office hours with live Q&A with NCQA experts
  • Sample documentation (Ex: care plans)
  • How to submit a PCS case
  • QPASS FAQs (videos)
Recognition Renewing

PCMH Evaluation Readiness Packages

Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition helps primary care practices strengthen care coordination and patient engagement.

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What's included

  • Targeted Education - 2 seats per course
  • RP Policy fact sheets for quick reference (FAQ page)
  • Guidelines for Successful survey tip sheet
  • Resource guide for PCMH
  • Office hours with live Q&A with NCQA experts
  • Sample documentation (Ex: care plans)
  • How to submit a PCS case
  • QPASS FAQs (videos)
  • Standards and Guidelines (if needed) for additional cost

(standards and guidelines are not included)

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