Digital Health Engagement Early Adopters Application

NCQA recently launched its new Accreditation in Digital Health Engagement (DHE), a three-year accreditation designed for digital health solutions, tools, and apps that empower individuals to manage their health and wellbeing between provider visits through assessments, self-management tools, coaching, and other digitally enabled supports. The program includes a set of core standards and two accreditation modules: Health Assessment and Digitally Enabled Interventions. Organizations must complete the core standards and at least one module to achieve accreditation. Additional information about the program and accreditation standards is available through the NCQA Store.

To help organizations successfully navigate their first NCQA accreditation experience, we are pleased to offer the DHE Early Adopter Cohort. This complimentary cohort is designed for organizations that are new to NCQA Accreditation and are committed to building the quality, measurement, and governance capabilities needed to demonstrate program performance and outcomes. Through a combination of expert guidance, educational resources, structured touchpoints, and peer learning opportunities, participants will receive support throughout their accreditation journey. Once you have completed this form and your eligibility is confirmed, NCQA will provide the link to purchase your survey and information on next steps.

Benefits of Participating:

Accelerate your path to accreditation. Receive guided support and structured milestones designed to help your organization prepare for and successfully complete its first NCQA Accreditation survey.
Reduce the learning curve. Gain a clear understanding of NCQA Accreditation requirements, expectations, timelines, and survey processes before beginning your survey journey.
Direct access to NCQA experts. Participate in educational sessions and structured touchpoints that provide opportunities to ask questions and receive guidance throughout the process.
Build lasting quality and measurement capabilities. Strengthen your organization’s ability to measure engagement, demonstrate outcomes, manage governance processes, and support continuous improvement.
Improve survey readiness and efficiency. Learn how to organize evidence, prepare documentation, and establish processes that support a smoother accreditation experience.
Learn alongside peers. Join a cohort of organizations navigating accreditation together, creating opportunities to share challenges, solutions, and leading practices.
Strengthen credibility and trust with purchasers, partners, and stakeholders. Accreditation provides an independent framework for demonstrating quality and program effectiveness.
Establish a foundation for growth. Develop the processes and infrastructure needed to support long-term quality improvement, reporting, and performance measurement.
Help shape the future of digital health quality. As one of the first organizations pursuing DHE Accreditation, you’ll be part of a pioneering group helping advance quality standards across the digital health industry.

How to Participate:

Step 1: Review the DHE Standards and Readiness Package: Purchase the DHE Standards and Readiness Package, which includes the final version of the standards as well as educational resources designed to help your organization prepare for accreditation success.
Step 2: Submit Your Early Adopter Cohort Application: Complete the application below for NCQA review. Additional information about the cohort can be found here.
Step 3: Purchase Your Accreditation Survey: Organizations selected for the cohort must purchase their accreditation survey to secure their spot. Once your application is reviewed and eligibility is confirmed, NCQA will provide a survey purchase link and information about next steps. Participation in the cohort requires survey purchase by August 31, 2026.

Key Dates:

August 31, 2026: Deadline to purchase your survey and secure a place in the cohort.
September 4, 2026: Early Adopter Cohort applications due
Week of September 14, 2026: Cohort kickoff and orientation

We look forward to partnering with your organization as you build a strong foundation for quality and become one of the first organizations to achieve NCQA Accreditation in Digital Health Engagement.

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Organization Name*

First Name*

Last Name*

Job Title*

Email*

Phone*

Please provide a brief description of the organizational offerings you’re seeking Accreditation for, including how long you have offered these services*

Accreditation Type*

How many contracts to provide health assessments, self-management, coaching and/or related services does your organization have?*

Roughly how many consumers/members do your organization’s programs serve?*

Why are you interested in being an early adopter?

What goals are you hoping to achieve through participation?

Has your organization previously received an Accreditation, Recognition or Certification from NCQA?*

Please rate your organization’s current level of expertise in implementing standardized healthcare quality approaches*

Please rate your organization’s current level of expertise in implementing standardized outcomes and return-on-investment measures*

I have reviewed the survey criteria and have confidence that my organization meets the program requirements and can provide the necessary policies, procedures and data. I also understand the cost associated with program participation.*

Next Steps*