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  1. What New OMB Rules on Race and Ethnicity Mean for You

    Published 04.30.2024
    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…

  2. NCQA’s Credentialing Standards Help Ensure Safety and Integrity of Practitioner Networks

    Published 11.19.2024
    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…

  3. Tennessee Recognizes the Vital Role of Community Health Workers

    Published 11.21.2024
    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.…

  4. Putting Health Equity in Action for Your Business

    Published 11.07.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/putting-health-equity-in-action-for-your-business/

    By Joneigh Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, CVS Health Health equity, defined by the CDC as the ability for…

  5. Summer Changes to Accred, Cert Programs Will Spread

    Published 06.27.2023
    ncqa.org/blog/summer-changes-to-accred-cert-programs-will-spread/

    Two process improvements this summer to NCQA Accreditation and Certification programs affecting more than 1,700 customers are a preview of changes coming to other NCQA…

  6. Unpacking CMS's Final Rules on Medicaid Access and Managed Care

    Published 06.28.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/unpacking-cmss-final-rules-on-medicaid-access-and-managed-care/

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two major updates to Medicaid regulations.   This blog will delve into their significance and…

  7. NCQA Fireside Chat: A Conversation With Kate McEvoy of NAMD

    Published 07.16.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-fireside-chat-a-conversation-with-kate-mcevoy-of-namd/

    In our recent Fireside Chat, we brought together two forward-looking health care leaders united in their commitment to quality and their passion for improving care…

  8. Conversations That Will Inspire You at the Health Innovation Summit

    Published 10.21.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/conversations-that-will-inspire-you-at-the-health-innovation-summit/

    NCQA’s Health Innovation Summit is October 31–November 2, in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us for enlightening presentations from industry experts on the topics you care about…

  9. Health Innovation Summit Kicks Off in Nashville: Day 1 Highlights

    Published 10.31.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/health-innovation-summit-kicks-off-in-nashville-day-1-highlights/

    NCQA’s Health Innovation Summit is underway in Nashville, Tennessee! Check out our video with highlights from the Summit. To kick off the event, Dr. Victor…

  10. Protecting SOGI Data: What You Need to Know

    Published 09.05.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/protecting-sogi-data-what-you-need-to-know/

    Health care organizations are collecting sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data to provide better care for all patients—and LGBTQ+ patients, in particular—but how can…

  11. NCQA’s Health Plan Ratings Help Consumers Choose a Health Plan

    Published 09.17.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/ncqas-health-plan-ratings-help-consumers-choose-a-health-plan/

    NCQA’s 2024 Health Plan Ratings are here—just in time for open enrollment! Ratings give businesses and consumers a user-friendly tool for comparing and choosing a…

  12. Putting Equity Into Practice at the Health Innovation Summit

    Published 09.04.2024
    ncqa.org/blog/putting-equity-into-practice-at-the-health-innovation-summit/

    If you’re seeking a spark of inspiration to move your health equity agenda forward, NCQA’s Health Innovation Summit is the place to find it! From…