NCQA
NCQA is a company that provides health care and health plan accreditation services, along with a variety of programs for health care providers, plans, and data management.
Services
NCQA offers a variety of accreditation and recognition services aimed at improving health care quality. These include health care and health plan accreditation, provider and practice programs like the Diabetes Recognition Program, Heart/Stroke Recognition Program, Patient-Centered Connected Care, and Patient-Centered Medical Home. NCQA also offers health plan programs such as Case Management, Credentialing, Health Equity Accreditation, and Health Plan Accreditation. They provide data and IT programs like Data Purchase and Licensing, Digital Content Services, and HIT and Data Certification. Additionally, NCQA conducts HEDIS measures, technical resources, health plan ratings, and data submission services.
Programs for Health Care Providers and Practices
NCQA provides several programs specifically for healthcare providers and practices. These include the Diabetes Recognition Program and Heart/Stroke Recognition Program, which recognize providers who deliver high-quality care to patients with these conditions. The Patient-Centered Connected Care program focuses on improving care coordination, while the Patient-Centered Medical Home program emphasizes the transformation of primary care into what patients expect it to be. These programs aim to support practices in delivering better patient care and achieving higher clinical outcomes.
Health Plan Programs
NCQA offers specialized programs aimed at health plans, including Case Management, Credentialing, and Health Equity Accreditation. Their Health Plan Accreditation service is designed to help health plans meet comprehensive standards by focusing on key areas like quality improvement and member protection. These programs aim to ensure that health plans provide high-quality and equitable care to their members.
Data and IT Programs
NCQA provides programs that focus on data and information technology. These programs include Data Purchase and Licensing, Digital Content Services, and HIT and Data Certification. These services are designed to help organizations effectively manage and utilize healthcare data. NCQA also conducts HEDIS measures and provides technical resources along with health plan ratings and data submission services.
Educational Training and Events
NCQA hosts a range of educational training sessions, including virtual seminars, webinars, and on-demand training opportunities. These sessions are aimed at improving healthcare quality through education. NCQA also organizes events such as the Health Innovation Summit, along with various webinars focused on healthcare quality and innovation. These educational initiatives are designed to keep healthcare professionals informed about the latest developments and best practices in healthcare.