June 4, 2025
Washington, D.C. – June 4, 2025 – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) will present nine research topics at the upcoming AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), taking place June 7–10 in Minneapolis. The ARM convenes thousands of health services researchers and industry leaders to explore how the health system functions, what it costs, and how it can be improved.
“We’re thrilled that so many of our research presentations were accepted by AcademyHealth,” said Karen Sheares, Vice President of Quality Sciences at NCQA. “It demonstrates the breadth and depth of our capabilities and validates our focus on the issues that matter most. We’re grateful for the support from funding organizations who are aligned with our mission to improve the quality of health care.”
All NCQA presentations are listed below. Presentation times are in Central Time. The full conference program is available on the AcademyHealth website.
Panel and Podium Sessions
NCQA staff will participate in four key sessions:
Saturday, June 7 at 12:30-1:45 PM CDT
Panel: Randomized Evaluations to Improve Care Delivery: From Deprescribing Tools to Collaborative Dementia Care
NCQA Moderator: Rachel Harrington, AVP, Health Equity Sciences
Saturday, June 7 at 4:00-5:15 PM CDT
Panel: Community-Led Quality Measures to Improve Outcomes for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
NCQA Panelist: Julie Seibert, AVP, Behavioral Health
Panel: Multi-Sector Responses to Updated Federal Standards for Race and Ethnicity Data Collection
NCQA Panelist: Rachel Harrington, AVP, Health Equity Sciences
Tuesday, June 10 at 10:15-11:30 AM CDT
Podium: Understanding Priorities of Quality Measurement in the Disability Equity Space
NCQA Presenter: Yazhini Ramesh, Manager, Health Equity Sciences
Poster Sessions
NCQA researchers will present five posters:
Monday, June 9 at 8:00-9:15 AM CDT
Current State of Disability Status Collection in Health Settings
Authors: Polina Lissin, Amena Keshawarz, Yazhini Ramesh
Improving Policy and Systems for Social Needs Measurement
Authors: Adrianna Nava, Polina Lissin, Kathleen Gruschow, Ryan Acton, Caroline Blaum, Rachel Harrington
National Trends in Post-ED Follow-Ups for Asthma
Authors: Michael Cocchiola, Danielle Rainis, Amena Keshawarz, Haley Malone, Ashley Moss, Ryan Acton, Caroline Blaum
Monday, June 9 at 5:00-6:15 PM CDT
Distinct Pathways: Comparative Analysis of PCO Implementation Outcomes
Authors: Xiaofei Zhou, Daniela Lawton, Sarah Sweeney, Caroline Blaum, Julie Seibert
The Resilient Health Systems Model: Practical Actions for Health Plans to Reduce Carbon Footprints
Authors: Adrianna Nava, Laura Zwolinski, Keirsha Thompson, Justine McLaughlin, Karen Sheares
“The AcademyHealth annual research meeting is a place to engage in productive conversations about health services research and policy,” added Sheares. “We look forward to sharing our findings and learning about the work others are doing that will impact the health of individuals and communities in the U.S. for years to come.”
About NCQA
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also Recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed health care choices. NCQA can also be found at X @ncqa and on LinkedIn.
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