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NCQA Launches Equity Accountability to Eliminate Stubborn Health Disparities
ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-launches-equity-accountability-to-eliminate-stubborn-health-disparities/NCQA has always championed measurement and accountability as the keys to improving health care. Now, we're turning to those tried and true principles to tackle…
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Health Equity Accreditation Plus: Health Systems Join Health Plans For Pilot Program
ncqa.org/blog/health-equity-accreditation-plus-launches/We have big news to tell you about. It's a significant development in our equity journey. And a big win for cooperation and collaboration. Today,…
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Inside Health Care #68: Dr. Lisa Cooper & Bridging Equity Gaps with Better Listening
ncqa.org/blog/inside-health-care-68-dr-lisa-cooper-bridging-equity-gaps-with-better-listening/This episode of "Inside Health Care" features Dr. Lisa A. Cooper, a pioneer in closing the gaps that still persist in health care equity. Dr.…
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Health Equity Measurement in Medicaid: White Paper Examines State of the Field
ncqa.org/blog/health-equity-measurement-in-medicaid-white-paper-examines-state-of-the-field/A new white paper shows that an increasing number of states use explicit equity measurement and accountability in their managed care programs. The paper, which examines state Medicaid programs’ current health…
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Inside Health Care #69: Dr. Susan Beane on Closing Equity Gaps on a Larger Scale
ncqa.org/blog/podcast-inside-health-care-69-dr-susan-beane-on-closing-equity-gaps-on-a-larger-scale/This episode of Inside Health Care features Dr. Susan Beane, Vice President and Executive Medical Director for partnerships and medical outcomes at Healthfirst, Inc. For…
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Inside Health Care #71: Dr. Chere Gregory and Dr. Nneka Sederstrom on Beginning the Journey of NCQA's Health Equity Accreditation Programs
ncqa.org/blog/podcast-inside-health-care-71-dr-chere-gregory-and-dr-nneka-sederstrom-on-beginning-the-journey-of-ncqas-health-equity-accreditation-programs/NCQA launched its Health Equity Accreditation program late last year. In another exciting development, it’s  launched a pilot version of Health Equity Accreditation Plus, designed…
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Presentation Recap: OUD: Are We Getting the Care to Those Who Need It?
ncqa.org/blog/abstract-recap-oud-are-we-getting-the-care-to-those-who-need-it/Good News: Lots of attention being paid to making evidence-based care available for opioid use disorder. However, we know very little about whether all the…
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California Again Commits to NCQA Health Plan Accreditation
ncqa.org/blog/california-again-commits-to-ncqa-health-plan-accreditation/We have a huge development to tell you about from the Golden State! It's official. NCQA is the health plan accreditor for California. Quality Improvement…
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4 New Views on Quality 4 Kids
ncqa.org/blog/4-new-views-on-quality-4-kids/NCQA staff were co-authors on four peer-reviewed publications in a recent edition of the journal Academic Pediatrics. All four publications deal with issues crucial to…
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MENA Data: Viewing Disparities Through a New Lens
ncqa.org/blog/mena-data-viewing-disparities-through-a-new-lens/Starting in 2026, organizations that report HEDIS® will have a new way to identify health disparities. NCQA recently announced updates for MY 2026 in response…
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AI-Powered Data Transformation Accelerating Digital Quality
ncqa.org/blog/ai-powered-data-transformation-accelerating-digital-quality/The accelerating evolution of health care data has added new regulatory programs that support greater data access, interoperability and transparency. NCQA is shifting toward digital-only…
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Technology in Behavioral Health: Risks and Opportunities
ncqa.org/blog/technology-in-behavioral-health-risks-and-opportunities/Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Health Innovation Summit and made it a success! And if you couldn’t be there, keep reading for takeaways…