NCQA - National Committee for Quality Assurance

04/23/2026

NCQA is heading to to connect with leaders shaping the future of behavioral health.

We’re looking forward to meaningful conversations about quality measurement, system‑level accountability and strategies for improving access to high‑quality services in communities nationwide.

Visit us at Booth #1137 or schedule time to meet with our team, we’d love to connect: https://bit.ly/41MKo8u

04/23/2026

First-time attendees come to the to learn from peers, and leave with actionable insight.

For Noelle Dear, attending the Health Innovation Summit for the first time was about understanding how other organizations support their patient populations and connecting with peers facing similar healthcare challenges. Those conversations sparked new thinking around initiatives that can better serve patients—proof that meaningful innovation often starts with collaboration.

That’s what the Health Innovation Summit is designed to do:
- Bring together health care leaders working at the intersection of quality improvement and patient-centered care
- Create space for honest peer exchange and real-world learning
- Help organizations move ideas into practice

If you’re looking to learn what’s working, connect with people who understand your challenges, and play a role in shaping quality’s next chapter, this is where that happens.

Register for the Health Innovation Summit and be part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/3QFKexb

04/21/2026

Organizations that identify operational gaps early are better positioned to pursue NCQA Accreditation with less burden and fewer surprises.

This self-paced course includes an interactive self-assessment tool, real-world scenarios, and guidance from experienced NCQA faculty and industry leaders who’ve supported successful accreditation outcomes across multiple programs.

This course helps health plans:
- Conduct effective self-assessments
- Identify readiness indicators before submitting a survey
- Align stakeholders around clear roles and timelines
- Reduce last-minute work and operational strain

This course is led by:
- Kimberly Walters, Assistant Director of Accreditation Operations, NCQA
- Vince Pereira, MHA, Senior Program Manager, Customer Education, NCQA
- Tammy Macdonald Tammy MacDonald, MPH, Accreditation & Quality Executive
- Dayna Jones, MBA, MS, Executive Director, Quality & Accreditation Governance, Aetna

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4vH2Bll

Self-paced Expires: 12/31/2027

04/20/2026

36 million adults in the U.S. are affected by Chronic Kidney Disease, yet 90% don’t know they have it.

convened a multidisciplinary panel of clinicians, pharmacists, and patient advocates to explore strategies for closing care gaps and improving CKD outcomes. This work remains as critical today as ever.

Read our latest white paper today: https://bit.ly/3IOCVj7

04/20/2026

83% of patients saw improved health under the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.

NCQA's Advanced PCMH Online Course: Mastering the Medical Home Transformation 2026 is a self-paced course designed for experienced professionals who want a practical, hands-on understanding of PCMH requirements and the assessment process. Explore the standards in depth, examine real-world evidence, and build strategies that support successful practice transformation and recognition.

In this course, you’ll:
- Examine core and elective PCMH criteria and how they work together
- Develop strategies to prepare for virtual check-ins and practice transformation
- Identify evidence that meets the intent of PCMH concepts, competencies and criteria
- Dive into advanced topics, including Behavioral Health Integration distinction, eCQMs and autocredit
- Earn continuing education credit

Enroll today and strengthen your PCMH expertise with insights you can apply right away: https://bit.ly/4bjH0as

Self Paced Expires: December 31, 2026 The NCQA PCMH Recognition program plays an integral role in practice transformation and improving the quality of health care.

04/17/2026

🚨 Public comment closes today 11:59 p.m. ET!

NCQA is seeking final feedback on a proposed new Accreditation for Wellness and Condition Management and updates to Patient‑Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition, updates designed to better reflect today’s care models, digital engagement, and real‑world practice needs. Public comment helps ensure our standards are practical, clear, and meaningful across the healthcare ecosystem.

Submit your comments by April 17 at 11:59 p.m. ET and help strengthen these standards: https://bit.ly/4chBtlk

If you already have an NCQA account, then simply sign in - no new account is necessary. If you don't have an account, creating one is easy.

04/17/2026

Working with HEDIS® Risk Adjusted Utilization measures? Find out what’s new for MY 2026.

Risk adjustment is important because it ensures that performance comparisons reflect differences in care delivery, not differences in the distribution of members’ health status. It allows for “apples to apples” comparison between health plans.

While risk adjustment can be complex, you don’t need a statistics degree to understand what’s changed for MY 2026. Read our blog to learn more:

The HEDIS Risk Adjusted Utilization Tables for MY 2026 were released on March 31. These resources are available through the NCQA store.

04/16/2026

's HEDIS 101: Introduction to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set is a self-paced course designed to break down one of the nation’s most widely used quality measurement systems in a way that’s practical, approachable and relevant. You’ll learn what HEDIS is, why it matters, and how its data is used to drive meaningful improvement across health plans, providers and communities.

In this course, you’ll:
- Learn how HEDIS measures are created, maintained and updated
- Understand the industry’s shift toward digital quality measurement
- Analyze HEDIS results and translate insights into real-world action

Taught by NCQA experts Jenna Barry, Allison (Scott) Lance, MHA, and Taylor Musser, the course brings together expertise in policy, measurement and digital transformation for a well-rounded learning experience.

Enroll today and gain practical HEDIS knowledge you can put to use immediately: https://bit.ly/3LLshe4

04/16/2026

🚨 Public comment closes April 17.

NCQA is seeking final feedback on a proposed new Accreditation for Wellness and Condition Management and updates to Patient‑Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition, updates designed to better reflect today’s care models, digital engagement, and real‑world practice needs. Public comment helps ensure our standards are practical, clear, and meaningful across the healthcare ecosystem.

Submit your comments by April 17 at 11:59 p.m. ET and help strengthen these standards: https://bit.ly/4chBtlk

04/15/2026

Digital quality transformation is reshaping how health care measures performance, moving the industry toward reduced burden, better alignment with care delivery and more meaningful outcomes.

NCQA’s Digital Quality Hub brings together the latest news, guidance and curated resources to support every stage of the transition, from planning to implementation. Whether you’re focused on quality improvement, reporting, infrastructure or FHIR® data readiness, you can choose the path that fits your role and organizational needs.

Explore the Digital Quality Hub and take the first step in your digital quality journey: https://bit.ly/3OG4rSY

The latest news, information and resources to support your transition to digital quality.

04/15/2026

The NCQA Health Innovation Summit is where healthcare quality leaders come together to shape Quality’s Next Chapter and walk away with practical solutions they can apply immediately. Hear how peers across health plans, systems, and technology are advancing digital quality, patient‑centered care, and measurable improvement through real‑world case studies.

Whether you’re modernizing measurement, strengthening care delivery, or reducing administrative burden, you’ll gain actionable insights, trusted connections, and tools to move quality forward. Join us in Atlanta, October 4–7, and register in April to save before rates increase May 1: https://bit.ly/41lmiS0: https://bit.ly/41lmiS0

04/14/2026

NCQA’s 2026 Health Outcomes Accreditation Program Standards help organizations build a deeper, data-driven understanding of their populations, identify disparities in outcomes and access, and continuously measure progress toward lasting improvement.

The framework balances standardized accountability with the flexibility to tailor interventions to the needs of each community. For organizations committed to measurable, sustainable health outcomes, accreditation provides the structure to turn insight into impact. Explore the full standards and guidelines: https://bit.ly/4lTD30b