America's Best Health Plans

This collaboration with U.S. News & World Report is an online detailed ranking of over 700 MCOs in America.

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Physician Recognition Programs

NCQA's voluntary Physician Recognition Programs recognize high-performing physicians and practices in key areas of clinical quality and care coordination. 

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Choose Health Care Wisely

The decisions we make when choosing a physician or health plan impact our health. NCQA has the tools to help you make the right choice.
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Patient-Centered Medical Home

NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home program emphasizes the systematic use of patient-centered, coordinated care management processes. Program standards are available at no charge.

Special Needs Plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has contracted with NCQA to evaluate Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs). The evaluation approach includes the collection of SNP-specific HEDIS measures and Structure & Process (S&P) measures.

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  • 11.17.2008

    Statement from NCQA President Margaret E. O'Kane on the National Priorities Partnership

  • 11.07.2008

    U.S. News Media Group and NCQA Release 2008 Rankings for America’s Best Health Plans

  • 10.28.2008

    New NCQA Measures Assessing How Well Medicare Special Needs Plans Serve Vulnerable Populations Open for Public Comment

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