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Blog Post/Podcast Equity Aid: Feds Can Improve Race, Ethnicity Data Collection
ncqa.org/blog/equity-aid-feds-can-improve-race-ethnicity-data-collection/New analysis recommends practical steps the federal government can take to improve how it collects and uses data to advance health equity. Federal Action Is…
Blog Post/Podcast Future of HEDIS Webinar: Pandemic Results, Health Equity and Digital, Digital, Digital
ncqa.org/blog/must-see-future-of-hedis-webinar-the-pandemics-impact/The September 30 installment of NCQA’s best-attended webinar series, The Future of HEDIS, illuminated four new areas of knowledge for the growing universe of HEDIS…
Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #65: Dr. Rachel Harrington on Health Equity and "What's Measured...Matters."
ncqa.org/blog/inside-health-care-65-dr-rachel-harrington-on-health-equity-and-whats-measured-matters/Why do the issues of Health Equity persist? If agencies and NGOs have spent years identifying gaps in care for minority groups in the U.S.,…
Blog Post/Podcast NCQA Launches Equity Accountability to Eliminate Stubborn Health Disparities
ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-launches-equity-accountability-to-eliminate-stubborn-health-disparities/NCQA has always championed measurement and accountability as the keys to improving health care. Now, we're turning to those tried and true principles to tackle…
Blog Post/Podcast Health Equity Accreditation Plus: Health Systems Join Health Plans For Pilot Program
ncqa.org/blog/health-equity-accreditation-plus-launches/We have big news to tell you about. It's a significant development in our equity journey. And a big win for cooperation and collaboration. Today,…
Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #68: Dr. Lisa Cooper & Bridging Equity Gaps with Better Listening
ncqa.org/blog/inside-health-care-68-dr-lisa-cooper-bridging-equity-gaps-with-better-listening/This episode of "Inside Health Care" features Dr. Lisa A. Cooper, a pioneer in closing the gaps that still persist in health care equity. Dr.…
Blog Post/Podcast Health Equity Measurement in Medicaid: White Paper Examines State of the Field
ncqa.org/blog/health-equity-measurement-in-medicaid-white-paper-examines-state-of-the-field/A new white paper shows that an increasing number of states use explicit equity measurement and accountability in their managed care programs. The paper, which examines state Medicaid programs’ current health…
Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #69: Dr. Susan Beane on Closing Equity Gaps on a Larger Scale
ncqa.org/blog/podcast-inside-health-care-69-dr-susan-beane-on-closing-equity-gaps-on-a-larger-scale/This episode of Inside Health Care features Dr. Susan Beane, Vice President and Executive Medical Director for partnerships and medical outcomes at Healthfirst, Inc. For…
Blog Post/Podcast Inside Health Care #71: Dr. Chere Gregory and Dr. Nneka Sederstrom on Beginning the Journey of NCQA's Health Equity Accreditation Programs
ncqa.org/blog/podcast-inside-health-care-71-dr-chere-gregory-and-dr-nneka-sederstrom-on-beginning-the-journey-of-ncqas-health-equity-accreditation-programs/NCQA launched its Health Equity Accreditation program late last year. In another exciting development, it’s launched a pilot version of Health Equity Accreditation Plus, designed…
Blog Post/Podcast National Minority Health Month - Bridging Health Equity Across Communities
ncqa.org/blog/national-minority-health-month-bridging-health-equity-across-communities/April is National Minority Health Month, and its theme is Bridging Health Equity Across Communities. Our work…
Blog Post/Podcast NCQA’s Health Quality Forum Opening Remarks: “We Must Raise Our Ambitions”
ncqa.org/blog/ncqas-health-quality-forum-opening-remarks-we-must-raise-our-ambitions/NCQA’s Health Quality Forum kicked off today in Baltimore, MD, with thought-provoking opening remarks from NCQA’s President and CEO, Peggy O’Kane, who challenged attendees to…
Blog Post/Podcast Health Quality Forum, Day 1 Wrap Up: Virtual Care, Rural Access and More
ncqa.org/blog/health-quality-forum-day-1-wrap-up-virtual-care-rural-access-and-more/NCQA’s Health Quality Forum continues in Baltimore, MD, with health care innovators and thought leaders convening to discuss current topics: virtual care, rural access, birth…