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Blog Post/Podcast Health Disparities and PCMH: Equity Through Quality Measurement
ncqa.org/blog/health-disparities-and-pcmh-equity-through-quality-measurement/Health Care is important no matter who you are or where you come from. Unfortunately, the quality of that care can vary wildly depending on…
Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care Episode #017: Madhyatu Taylor, Social Determinants and Health Equity
ncqa.org/blog/podcast-inside-health-care-17-madhyatu-taylor-social-determinants-and-health-equity/It’s commonly assumed that people go into health care because they want to help others. They want everyone to get the care they need, when…
Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care Episode #019: Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, Maternity Health Equity
ncqa.org/blog/podcast-inside-health-care-episode-19-dr-joia-crear-perry-maternity-health-equity/The conversation about the quality of maternal health in the United States has suddenly become more urgent. In 2019 American women have more chance of…
Blog Post/Podcast Measuring for Equity: The Medicaid Quality Network
ncqa.org/blog/measuring-for-equity-the-medicaid-quality-network/In July, NCQA reconvened our Medicaid Quality Network for our largest “gathering” yet. More than 50 participants across 21 states joined NCQA for a virtual…
Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #52: AmeriHealth Caritas’ Danielle Brooks on Ensuring Health Equity and Quality Improvement
ncqa.org/blog/podcast-inside-health-care-52-amerihealth-caritas-danielle-brooks-on-ensuring-health-equity-and-quality-improvement/In this episode of Inside Health Care, AmeriHealth Caritas’ Danielle Brooks, Director of Health Equity, chats…
Blog Post/Podcast Addressing Disparities: The Path To Health Equity
ncqa.org/blog/addressing-disparities-the-path-to-health-equity/The brutal disparities in health care and social justice laid bare in 2020 demand action. That starts with identifying and understanding the groups being harmed or underserved. As public health care purchasers look to address the issues within their purview, many find that existing data cannot provide…
Blog Post/Podcast Health Quality and Equity: The Fellowship
ncqa.org/blog/health-quality-and-equity-the-fellowship/It’s that time of year again. NCQA’s once again presenting an opportunity to serve as the Phyllis Torda Health Care Quality and Equity Fellow. And…
Blog Post/Podcast Driving Health Equity: It Starts with the Data
ncqa.org/blog/driving-health-equity-it-starts-with-the-data/The authors of the aptly titled Health Affairs article, Race and Ethnicity Must Be Included in Employee Health Data Analyses, highlight the importance of data…
Blog Post/Podcast Sign Up Now - The Future of HEDIS: Digital Measures and Equity
ncqa.org/blog/the-future-of-hedis-digital-measures-and-equity/HEDIS public comment and NCQA’s most popular webinar series converge in an important event on February 24. The quarterly webinars that comprise* our Future of…
Blog Post/Podcast Public Comment: NCQA Health Equity Strategy and Health Plan Accreditation Updates
ncqa.org/blog/public-comment-ncqa-health-equity-strategy-and-health-plan-accreditation-updates/The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) wants your take on our proposed health equity strategy. NCQA also seeks comments on proposed updates to Health…
Blog Post/Podcast Health Equity: NCQA Speaks to Employers
ncqa.org/blog/health-equity-ncqa-speaks-to-employer/Over the last several months, we’ve had many conversations with employers who are struggling with how to address health equity for their employees. As purchasers—not…
Blog Post/Podcast Health Equity: California Dreams for an Equitable Future
ncqa.org/blog/health-equity-california-dreams-for-an-equitable-future/Covered California says its health plans must prioritize health equity – and that NCQA’s Multicultural Health Care Distinction (MHC) will be the quality standard to…