Announcing HEDIS 2019!
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Every year we review, update and make changes to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®). HEDIS 2019 This process ensures that our HEDIS measures and the...
View ArticleWe Welcome Your Comments! Public Comment Period Runs July 16 – August 10
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - NCQA is considering making changes to the release date for our HEDIS measures and we are hosting a public comment period, looking to our stakeholders for input. First, Some...
View ArticleNCQA’s LTSS Best Practices Academy – Join the Class of 2019!
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - In 2017, 1.8 million individuals received long-term services and supports (LTSS) through Medicaid managed care plans.1 As the number of people needing LTSS continues to rise, many...
View ArticleInside Health Care #007 Emory Transplant Center
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - The Emory Transplant Center has been recognized as the first transplant center in the nation to receive the Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) Recognition from the...
View ArticleNCQA Updates PCMH Standards and Guidelines
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - On July 24, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) updated the 2017 editions of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Standards and Guidelines and New York State...
View ArticleInside Health Care: Are Doctors Asking Patients, “How Much Do You Drink?”
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Excessive alcohol use is a leading cause of preventable death, but when it comes to screening for alcohol use and providing the right follow-up care, there is large gap in care....
View ArticleRaising the Bar!: NCQA’s PCMH Program Excels in New Study
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - We’re proud to share the news from a recent study in the American Journal of Managed Care. It documents that NCQA recognized Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) offer better...
View ArticleInside Health Care #008 Not Just a Pediatrician: A Mother’s Story
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - In this week’s edition of our podcast, Inside Healthcare, NCQA traveled to Midlothian, Virginia, to speak to patients at Pediatric and Adolescent Health Partners, an...
View ArticleNew Measures Help LTSS Providers
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - At NCQA, we’re all about improving quality through measurement. That’s why we created the Healthcare Effectiveness and Data Information Set (HEDIS®). Our HEDIS sets measure...
View ArticleNew Resources Aim to Improve How We Discuss Medicine with Patients
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - It’s an exciting time for us when it comes to helping our friends develop quality improvement projects. This time, we’re helping improve how we track and discuss medicines with...
View ArticleHighest Rated Health Insurance Plans in Colorado
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Each year NCQA rates more than 1,000 health insurance plans in all 50 states. Below is information on the top health insurance plans in Colorado. Health insurance ratings from the...
View ArticleHow Does Your Health Plan Stack Up? Check our Health Plan Ratings!
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - NCQA 2018 Health Plan Ratings Ever wonder if you’ve chosen the best health plan for you and your family? How does your health plan stack up against others? With so many options,...
View ArticleHighest Rated Health Insurance Plans in California
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Each year NCQA rates more than 1,000 health insurance plans in all 50 states. Below is information on the top health insurance plans in California. Health insurance ratings from...
View ArticleSpotlight on Mary’s Center – An NCQA Recognized PCMH
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Mary’s Center, Washington, DC “There’s no place like home.” Most everyone has a feeling of comfort and warmth when they walk into their home. We think the same can be said for...
View ArticleHighest-Rated Health Insurance Plans in Massachusetts
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Each year NCQA rates more than 1,000 health insurance plans in all 50 states. Below is information on the top health insurance plans in Massachusetts. Health insurance ratings...
View ArticleHighest-Rated Health Insurance Plans in Hawaii
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Each year NCQA rates more than 1,000 health insurance plans in all 50 states. Below is information on the top health insurance plans in Hawaii. Health insurance ratings from the...
View ArticleState Webinar Series: How to Access & Make the Most of Your Accreditation Report
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - NCQA’s Health Plan Accreditation program is the most widely used accreditation program in the country. Currently, 26 Medicaid managed care states require NCQA Health Plan...
View ArticleYour Comments Count on Patient-Centered Connected Care
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - We firmly believe an important part of developing new programs is public review and comment. NCQA reviews all comments received and present results to our advisory groups for...
View ArticleCare Management Can’t Miss Seminar
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - NCQA invites you to attend a Care Management Criteria, Strategies and Techniques Webinar on November 7 at 1pm ET Register Now. Care Management: A Common Core There are many paths...
View ArticleHighest Rated Health Insurance Plans in Virginia
NCQA Blog NCQA Blog - Each year NCQA rates more than 1,000 health insurance plans in all 50 states. Below is information on the top health insurance plans in Virginia. Health insurance ratings from the...
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