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  1. Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #64: Keirsha Thompson, LaToshia Rouse, & Bridging Health Equity Through Quality Measurement

    Published 10.06.2021
    ncqa.org/blog/inside-health-care-64-keirsha-thompson-latoshia-rouse-bridging-health-equity-through-quality-measurement/

    In September 2021, Health Affairs, the esteemed journal of health policy, published a significant paper in their online blog, titled “A New Effort To Address…

  2. Blog Post/Podcast Equity Aid: Feds Can Improve Race, Ethnicity Data Collection

    Published 10.19.2021
    ncqa.org/blog/equity-aid-feds-can-improve-race-ethnicity-data-collection/

    New analysis recommends practical steps the federal government can take to improve how it collects and uses data to advance health equity. Federal Action Is…

  3. Blog Post/Podcast Future of HEDIS Webinar: Pandemic Results, Health Equity and Digital, Digital, Digital

    Published 10.20.2021
    ncqa.org/blog/must-see-future-of-hedis-webinar-the-pandemics-impact/

    The September 30 installment of NCQA’s best-attended webinar series, The Future of HEDIS, illuminated four new areas of knowledge for the growing universe of HEDIS…

  4. Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #65: Dr. Rachel Harrington on Health Equity and "What's Measured...Matters."

    Published 10.20.2021
    ncqa.org/blog/inside-health-care-65-dr-rachel-harrington-on-health-equity-and-whats-measured-matters/

    Why do the issues of Health Equity persist? If agencies and NGOs have spent years identifying gaps in care for minority groups in the U.S.,…

  5. Blog Post/Podcast NCQA Launches Equity Accountability to Eliminate Stubborn Health Disparities

    Published 11.16.2021
    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…

  6. Blog Post/Podcast Health Equity Accreditation Plus: Health Systems Join Health Plans For Pilot Program

    Published 11.30.2021
    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,…

  7. Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #68: Dr. Lisa Cooper & Bridging Equity Gaps with Better Listening

    Published 12.01.2021
    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.…

  8. Blog Post/Podcast Health Equity Measurement in Medicaid: White Paper Examines State of the Field

    Published 12.13.2021
    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…

  9. Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #69: Dr. Susan Beane on Closing Equity Gaps on a Larger Scale

    Published 12.15.2021
    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…

  10. Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #71: Dr. Chere Gregory and Dr. Nneka Sederstrom on Beginning the Journey of NCQA's Health Equity Accreditation Programs

    Published 01.19.2022
    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…

  11. Blog Post/Podcast Get Inspired at the 2025 Health Innovation Summit

    Published 08.20.2025
    ncqa.org/blog/get-inspired-at-the-2025-health-innovation-summit/

    Health care quality is evolving quickly. From digital transformation and AI, to rising patient complexity and new accountability models, today’s environment demands smarter collaboration and…

  12. Blog Post/Podcast MENA Data: Viewing Disparities Through a New Lens

    Published 08.18.2025
    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…