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Blog Post/Podcast NCQA Responds to the HHS Health Technology Ecosystem RFI
ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-responds-to-the-hhs-health-technology-ecosystem-rfi/NCQA submitted a comprehensive response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Request for Information…
Blog Post/Podcast Tobacco Cessation HEDIS Measure Planned for MY 2026
ncqa.org/blog/tobacco-cessation-hedis-measure-planned-for-my-2026/Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S. Smoking accounts for at least 30% of all cancer deaths—and…
Blog Post/Podcast NCQA to Present at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting
ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-to-present-at-the-academyhealth-annual-research-meeting/NCQA will present on nine research topics at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in Minneapolis, MN, on June 7–10. The ARM convenes thousands of…
Blog Post/Podcast How Peer Support Can Help Close the Gaps in Behavioral Healthcare
ncqa.org/blog/how-peer-support-can-help-close-the-gaps-in-behavioral-healthcare/The use of peer support is a growing trend for populations affected by mental health and substance use disorders. Peers—both paid and volunteer—have many of…
Blog Post/Podcast NCQA’s Policy Recommendations to the Trump Administration
ncqa.org/blog/ncqas-policy-recommendations-to-the-trump-administration/The fragmented U.S. health care system makes it challenging for people to navigate treatment and receive high-quality care. Advancements in quality measurement, care integration and…
Blog Post/Podcast Trends in Quality Measurement for Alcohol Use Screening and Treatment
ncqa.org/blog/trends-in-quality-measurement-for-alcohol-use-screening-and-treatment/Alcohol use contributes to more than 200 health conditions and about 178,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Early intervention is important for preventing and…
Blog Post/Podcast NCQA Submits Comments on USCDI Draft Version 6
ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-submits-comments-on-uscdi-draft-version-6/The United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) sets standards for nationwide electronic data exchange that support the transition to digital quality measurement. NCQA recently…
Blog Post/Podcast Measurement-Based Care in Behavioral Health: Let’s Keep Moving Forward
ncqa.org/blog/measurement-based-care-in-behavioral-health-lets-keep-moving-forward/Implementing measurement-based care supports person-centered care and makes it easier to evaluate care quality.…
Blog Post/Podcast Helping CMS Office of Minority Health Advance Health Equity
ncqa.org/blog/helping-cms-office-of-minority-health-advance-health-equity/As we announced on October 23, NCQA has won a $18 million contract from the CMS Office of Minority Health to reduce disparities in health…
Blog Post/Podcast 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…
Blog Post/Podcast Good to Know: Person-Centered Outcome Measures
ncqa.org/blog/good-to-know-person-centered-outcome-measures/An updated section of our website offers a step-by-step explanation of a new measures we’re developing: person-centered outcome (PCO) measures. We’ve broken the PCO story…
Blog Post/Podcast 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…