Sort By

  1. Cross-Sector Partnerships to Address Health-Related Social Needs

    Last modified 09.29.2025
    ncqa.org/cross-sector-partnerships-to-address-health-related-social-needs/

    Resources for Health Care and Community-Based Organizations Cross-sector partnerships are a key strategy to address health-related social needs. Partnerships leverage the expertise and resources of…

  2. Why Digital Quality

    Last modified 09.29.2025
    ncqa.org/digital-quality-transition/why-digital-quality/

    For more than 30 years, the National Committee for Quality Assurance has led the health care quality movement. As the nation’s leading measure developer, NCQA…

  3. Empowering Health Care Organizations to Improve Care for LGBTQ+ Populations

    Last modified 09.29.2025
    ncqa.org/empowering-health-care-organizations-to-improve-care-for-lgbtq-populations/

    HIPAA Protections for Responsible SOGI Data Stewardship LGBTQ+ individuals, like all people, deserve comprehensive, accessible, high-quality health care delivered by practitioners and providers they can…

  4. Measurement Year (MY) 2025 HEDIS CAHPS Sample Frame Changes

    Last modified 09.29.2025
    ncqa.org/programs/data-and-information-technology/hit-and-data-certification/cahps-5-1h-survey-certification/measurement-year-my-2025-hedis-cahps-sample-frame-changes/

    NCQA will add optional sample frame variables to the end of the adult and child HEDIS®[1] CAHPS®[2] sample frame layouts starting in MY 2025: Preferred…

  5. Social Need Screening and Intervention (SNS-E)

    Last modified 09.29.2025
    ncqa.org/report-cards/health-plans/state-of-health-care-quality-report/social-need-screening-and-intervention-sns-e/

    The percentage of persons who were screened using prespecified instruments, or assessed by a provider, for unmet food, housing and transportation needs at least once…

  6. Topical Fluoride for Children (TFC)

    Last modified 09.19.2025
    ncqa.org/report-cards/health-plans/state-of-health-care-quality-report/topical-fluoride-for-children-tfc/

    The percentage of persons 1–4 years of age who received at least two fluoride varnish applications during the measurement period. Why It Matters Topical fluoride…

  7. Adult Immunization Status (AIS-E)

    Last modified 08.01.2025
    ncqa.org/report-cards/health-plans/state-of-health-care-quality-report/adult-immunization-status-ais-e/

    The percentage of persons 19 years of age and older who are up to date on recommended routine vaccines for influenza, tetanus and diphtheria (Td)…

  8. States

    Last modified 06.17.2025
    ncqa.org/public-policy/states/

    SUPPORTING STATE QUALITY PRIORITIES NCQA works with states to enhance their health care quality initiatives, strategies and oversight. NCQA understands that each state has specific…

  9. Results and Research

    Last modified 03.13.2025
    ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/

    NCQA's results include our Health Plan Ratings, Quality Compass® and State of Health Care Quality Report. NCQA conducts independent research and studies on behalf of organizations,…

  10. Person-Centered Outcome Measures

    Last modified 12.20.2024
    ncqa.org/hedis/reports-and-research/pco-measures/

    Person-Centered Outcome Measures Quality Measures for What Matters Most. Everyone deserves fair and just access to high-quality health care that addresses their unique needs and…

  11. Measure Accountability

    Last modified 02.14.2023
    ncqa.org/health-equity/measure-accountability/

    Advancing Standardized Health Equity Quality Measurement Measurement can help illuminate how well health plans are serving Medicaid enrollees, how equitable the care being provided is,…

  12. Standards - HPA

    Last modified 12.13.2022
    ncqa.org/programs/health-plans/health-plan-accreditation-hpa/benefits-and-support/standards/

    Health Plan Accreditation Requirements NCQA Health Plan Accreditation evaluates organizations providing managed health care services. Your organization must meet the program criteria to pursue accreditation.