Sort By
-
Public/Private Sector Collaboration is the Focus at the Health Quality Forum
ncqa.org/blog/public-private-sector-collaboration-is-the-focus-at-the-health-quality-forum/Join us for the Health Quality Forum on April 7–8 in Baltimore, Maryland. This two-day event will showcase virtual care, rural access, maternal health, disability…
-
NCQA Seeks Public Comment on Five Programs and the Use of AI in Health Care
ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-seeks-public-comment-on-five-programs-and-the-use-of-ai-in-health-care/NCQA seeks feedback on five Accreditation and evaluation programs and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. Reviewers can submit comments to NCQA…
-
Siloam Health: How CHWs Can Help Improve Health Outcomes
ncqa.org/blog/siloam-health-how-chws-can-help-improve-health-outcomes/To promote the value of community health workers (CHW) and create a structure to help them succeed, the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA) launched…
-
CCBHC Planning Grants Awarded in 14 States and Washington, DC
ncqa.org/blog/ccbhc-planning-grants-awarded-in-14-states-and-washington-dc/Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) are a critical element of the behavioral health safety net, providing 24/7 crisis services and timely access to outpatient…
-
Supporting Behavioral Health Quality for CCBHCs
ncqa.org/blog/supporting-behavioral-health-quality-for-ccbhcs/NCQA is launching a program for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in July 2024. This program will provide a streamlined solution for CCBHCs to…
-
How to be an LGBTQ+ Ally in the Workplace
ncqa.org/blog/how-to-be-an-lgbtq-ally-in-the-workplace/Pride Month is a time to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, learn about LGBTQ+ history and promote equality for LGBTQ+ people. In honor of…
-
Health Innovation Summit Wrap Up: What’s Next?
ncqa.org/blog/health-innovation-summit-wrap-up-whats-next/The Health Innovation Summit was a huge success! Thanks to all attendees, for dedicating three days to connecting and learning with us; to our amazing…
-
NCQA Supports NASEM’s Report on Ending Unequal Treatment
ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-supports-nasems-report-on-ending-unequal-treatment/Health care inequities affect well-being, contribute to millions of premature deaths and cost the US billions each year. Addressing inequities can help people achieve their…
-
What CMS’s New Interoperability Rules Mean for Quality
ncqa.org/blog/what-cmss-new-interoperability-rules-mean-for-quality/We’ve announced that we heartily agree with new rules CMS released last week to advance nationwide data interoperability. The rules: Mandate specific APIs for health data exchange. Lay…
-
What New OMB Rules on Race and Ethnicity Mean for You
ncqa.org/blog/what-new-omb-rules-and-race-and-ethnicity-mean-for-you/NCQA is updating our programs to match the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) new rules for collecting data on race and ethnicity, released March…
-
NCQA’s Credentialing Standards Help Ensure Safety and Integrity of Practitioner Networks
ncqa.org/blog/ncqas-credentialing-standards-ensure-safety-and-integrity-of-practitioner-networks/Patients rely on health care organizations to maintain networks of qualified practitioners so they can get timely, equitable and culturally responsive care. Credentialing is an…
-
Tennessee Recognizes the Vital Role of Community Health Workers
ncqa.org/blog/tennessee-recognizes-the-vital-role-of-community-health-workers/Community health workers (CHW) play a vital role in health care and social services systems by connecting people with the services and support they need.…