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  1. Health Care Trends to Watch in 2025

    Published 01.08.2025
    ncqa.org/blog/health-care-trends-to-watch-in-2025/

    We asked NCQA leaders to share their thoughts on the biggest trends and opportunities in 2025. Here’s what they said. Health Care Costs Continue to…

  2. NCQA’s 2024 Digital Quality Transition Wrap-Up

    Published 12.19.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/ncqas-2024-digital-quality-transition-wrap-up/

    This year saw lots of progress on the digital quality transition. Here are some highlights and resources you can use to hit the ground running…

  3. Lessons Learned From Leading Health Plans Implementing Digital Quality

    Published 11.22.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/lessons-learned-from-leading-health-plans-implementing-digital-quality/

    By Rebecca Jacobson, MD, CEO & President, Astrata From my seat as CEO and co-founder of Astrata, I have a unique view into the transformation…

  4. Introducing the First Cohort of the Bulk FHIR Quality Coalition

    Published 10.28.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/introducing-the-first-cohort-of-the-bulk-fhir-quality-coalition/

    NCQA’s Bulk FHIR® Quality Coalition is evaluating FHIR data quality and identifying common gaps and challenges that might limit organizations from fully utilizing FHIR data for…

  5. Advancing Digital Quality: Addressing Data Challenges to Improve Performance

    Published 10.14.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/advancing-digital-quality-addressing-data-challenges-to-improve-performance/

    By Yana Ankudinova, Vice President, Product Management, MRO As health care continues its digital transformation, interoperability and data quality are critical to measuring and improving…

  6. NCQA Launches Coalition to Assess Bulk FHIR Data Quality

    Published 10.07.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-launches-coalition-to-assess-bulk-fhir-data-quality/

    Although health care organizations are adopting FHIR® (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) as the standard for exchanging health information, the quality of FHIR data has not…

  7. Navigating the Health Care System is a Challenge—Even for Those Within It

    Published 09.20.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/navigating-the-health-care-system-is-a-challenge-even-for-those-within-it/

    As a practicing primary care doctor and health policy researcher, my life’s work has focused on improving health care and making it more equitable. If…

  8. Updated TEFCA SOPs for Health Care Operations and NCQA

    Published 09.09.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/updated-tefca-sops-for-health-care-operations/

    NCQA is encouraged by the expansion of TEFCA (Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement) and its potential to enhance national health outcomes through timely data…

  9. The Top Three Challenges in Transitioning to Digital Quality

    Published 08.30.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/the-top-three-challenges-in-transitioning-to-digital-quality/

    NCQA is working with customers as they navigate the transition to digital quality measurement. We asked Allison Lance, NCQA’s Director, Digital Quality Community, to give…

  10. Let’s Talk Digital Quality at the Health Innovation Summit

    Published 08.21.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/lets-talk-digital-quality-at-the-health-innovation-summit/

    The transition to digital quality measurement is top of mind for everyone in the industry. If you’re wondering what that transition will look like—and what…

  11. HEDIS and Cancer Prevention—Updates and New Measures

    Published 08.07.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/hedis-and-cancer-prevention-updates-and-new-measures/

    After a positive cancer screen, appropriate and timely follow-up care is important to the success of any treatment plan. With that in mind, NCQA is…

  12. Improving Behavioral Healthcare Inside Primary Care

    Published 09.07.2023
    ncqa.org/blog/improving-behavioral-health-care-inside-primary-care/

    Integrating behavioral health care into primary care settings is one way to increase access to important behavioral health services. But are we ready to measure…