Start by looking for section that identifies the information that applies to you.
Inside each section you will find documents related to Q-PASS as well as other valuable information and help about the process of becoming PCMH recognized.
My Practice Site(s) is PCMH 2014 - level 3 Going Through Annual Reporting
Working in Q-PASS
Videos
These short videos can help you learn more about Q-PASS.
Documents
- One page sheet shows how to determine if you already have a Q-PASS account, and if not, how to create a new Q-PASS account. Note: You may already have a Q-PASS account if you have a my.ncqa.org account.
- One page sheet shows how to find & associate your organization sites your Q-PASS account. Note: If you were the primary contact for a previous recognition, you may have some or all of your sites already associated.
Enrolling in Annual Reporting through Q-PASS
- This comprehensive step by step guide will walk you through the 7 steps in Q-PASS to get your practice set up and enrolled to go through the recognition process.
Clinician Upload Excel Template
- An excel template to use if you have a large number of clinicians to be entered into the Q-PASS system.
- An excel template to use if you have a large number of practice sites to be entered into the Q-PASS system.
- A brief guide to help you understand how to use the Zoom calling system when you meet with you NCQA Representative.
- Zoom FAQs – For the best Zoom experience review the frequently asked questions on browser capability and other considerations to avoid technical issues during your virtual review.
Updating Practice Site Information
PCMH Recognition and Going Through Annual Reporting
Annual Reporting for current PCMH 2014 Level 3 Recognized Practices
- This one page sheet compares the differences between earning initial PCMH 2014 Recognition and Annual Reporting, how long the Annual Reporting process takes and details what practices need to show NCQA to demonstrate that they are functioning
Annual Reporting Preparation Guide
- This guide explains the process and how it compares to earning initial Recognition, highlighting the lighter lift and describes how long the process takes, the tasks required, and details what practices need to show NCQA to demonstrate that they are functioning as a PCMH. Easy to use checklist includes:
- Annual Reporting Requirements Checklist
- Major Milestones and Tasks for Annual Reporting Checklist
- Gap Assessment and Improvement Checklist
My Practice Site(s) is Going Through Transforming (PCMH & PCSP)
Required Essentials
Introduction to NCQA Transformation (video)
- Transformation is an opportunity. NCQA Recognition helps your practice build a foundation and frame to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes.
- A comprehensive guide that provides all the information you need for your practice site(s) to become NCQA PCMH recognized
Enrollment Checklist for PCSPs
What to Expect from a Virtual Review
Your NCQA Team – Roles and Responsibilities
Identifying your Transformation Team
Working in Q-PASS
Videos
These short videos can help you learn more about Q-PASS.
Documents
- One page sheet shows how to determine if you already have a Q-PASS account, and if not, how to create a new Q-PASS account. Note: You may already have a Q-PASS account if you have a my.ncqa.org account.
Clinician Upload Excel Template
- An Excel template to use if you have a large number of clinicians to be entered into the Q-PASS system.
- An Excel template to use if you have a large number of practice sites to be entered into the Q-PASS system.
Updating Practice Site Information
Going through the Recognition Process
What to Expect – The Virtual Review
- This short video gives you an overview of how the virtual check-in process will work.
- A brief guide to help you understand how to use the Zoom calling system when you meet with your NCQA Representative.
- Zoom FAQs – For the best Zoom experience review the frequently asked questions on browser capability and other considerations to avoid technical issues during your virtual review.
My Practice Site(s) is Going Through Annual Reporting After Initial Transformation (PCMH & PSCP)
Working in Q-PASS
Documents
Enrolling in Annual Reporting through Q-PASS
- This comprehensive step by step guide will walk you through the 7 steps in Q-PASS to get your practice set up and enrolled to go through the recognition process.
Clinician Upload Excel Template
- An excel template to use if you have a large number of clinicians to be entered into the Q-PASS system.
- An excel template to use if you have a large number of practice sites to be entered into the Q-PASS system.
- A brief guide to help you understand how to use the Zoom calling system when you meet with you NCQA Representative.
- Zoom FAQs – For the best Zoom experience review the frequently asked questions on browser capability and other considerations to avoid technical issues during your virtual review.
PCMH Recognition and going through Annual Reporting
Annual Reporting Preparation Guide
- This guide explains the process and how it compares to earning initial Recognition, highlighting the lighter lift and describes how long the process takes, the tasks required, and details what practices need to show NCQA to demonstrate that they are functioning as a PCMH. Easy to use checklist includes:
- Annual Reporting Requirements Checklist
- Major Milestones and Tasks for Annual Reporting Checklist
- Gap Assessment and Improvement Checklist
PCSP Recognition and going through Annual Reporting
I Need Information About Hiring or Becoming a Certified Content Expert (CCE)
Become a Certified Content Expert
If you are interested in earning the PCMH Content Expert Certification, go to NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home Content Expert Certification™ webpage.
Hire a Certified Content Expert
If you practice is interested in working with a CCE, go to our directory to find a list of current CCEs with contact information.
I Need Standards & Guidelines
Get your Standards & Guidelines
To access the recognition standards and guidelines, please click the appropriate link below.
- PCMH Standards & Guidelines
- PCMH Annual Reporting Standards & Guidelines
- PCSP Standards & Guidelines
- PCSP Annual Reporting Requirements
For all other PCMH related publications, go to the PCMH Recognition section of NCQA store.