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# NCQA: Measuring quality\. Improving health care\.

> NCQA improves health care quality through accreditation, HEDIS® measures, credentialing, and education—trusted by health plans and providers nationwide\.

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## Pages
- [Data Submission](https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/data-submission/)
- [Videos](https://www.ncqa.org/videos/)
- [NCQA Data Quality Solutions](https://www.ncqa.org/programs/data-and-information-technology/data-quality/ncqa-data-quality-solutions/)
- [Health Care Accreditation, HEDIS® Measures \& Quality Improvement](https://www.ncqa.org/)
- [Public Comments](https://www.ncqa.org/about-ncqa/contact-us/public-comments/)

## Posts
- [NCQA Is Launching a New Data Quality Solution for Digital HEDIS® and Seeks Beta Partners](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-is-launching-a-new-data-quality-solution/)
- [Dr\. Chiadi Ndumele: “CKM Syndrome Doesn't Respect Our Subspecialty Silos”](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/dr-chiadi-ndumele-ckm-syndrome/)
- [NCQA Is Recruiting Federal Health Centers to Participate in HRSA\-Funded Program](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/ncqa-is-recruiting-for-hrsa-funded-program/)
- [HEDIS® Risk\-Adjusted Utilization Tables: New Measures, Shared Table Updates and FAQs](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/risk-adjusted-utilization-tables-updates-and-faqs/)
- [What’s New with PCMH: Practice Spotlight, Expanded Office Hours and Annual Reporting Changes](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/whats-new-with-pcmh-2026/)

## Podcasts
- [What’s New and What’s Next for Primary Care](https://www.ncqa.org/podcast/whats-new-and-whats-next-for-primary-care/)
- [Passing the Quality Torch](https://www.ncqa.org/podcast/passing-the-quality-torch/)
- [One in Four: Making Disability a Quality Priority](https://www.ncqa.org/podcast/one-in-four-making-disability-a-quality-priority/)
- [When Exchanging \(and Trusting\) Data Grows Up](https://www.ncqa.org/podcast/when-exchanging-and-trusting-data-grows-up/)
- [Quality's AI Future is Now](https://www.ncqa.org/podcast/qualitys-ai-future-is-now/)

## News
- [NCQA and West Health Partner to Advance Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care](https://www.ncqa.org/news/ncqa-and-west-health-partner-to-advance-integration-of-behavioral-health-into-primary-care/): The project will lay the foundation for broader adoption of a core set of quality measures to guide care, accountability, and payment\.
- [NCQA and West Health Convene National Leaders to Advance Behavioral Health](https://www.ncqa.org/news/ncqa-and-west-health-convene-national-leaders-to-advance-behavioral-health/): The executive forum will bring together payers, policymakers and health systems to align on measurement\-driven strategies to strengthen behavioral health integration in primary care\.
- [NCQA to Test New Data Collection Methods for the HEDIS Medicare Health Outcomes Survey](https://www.ncqa.org/news/ncqa-to-test-new-data-collection-methods-for-the-hedis-medicare-health-outcomes-survey/): The survey is a vital tool for measuring Medicare Advantage Organizations’ success in improving the physical and mental health of their members\. 
- [NCQA Adds New Distinction for Behavioral Health Integration](https://www.ncqa.org/news/ncqa-adds-new-distinction-for-behavioral-health-integration/): New module distinguishes practices that integrate behavioral health into primary care
- [NCQA Celebrates Health Care Quality Week by Highlighting Quality Innovators](https://www.ncqa.org/news/ncqa-celebrates-health-care-quality-week-by-highlighting-quality-innovators/): Three NCQA Innovation Award recipients, recognized for excellence in accelerating health equity and delivery system design, include Elevance Health, UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia and Vanderbilt University Medical Center\.

## Comment Letters
- [NCQA Comments on ASTP’s USCDI Draft v7](https://www.ncqa.org/comment-letter/ncqa-comments-on-astps-uscdi-draft-v7/): NCQA is pleased to provide comments on the proposals and considerations outlined for USCDI version 7\.
- [NCQA Responds to ASTP’s HTI\-5 Proposed Rule](https://www.ncqa.org/comment-letter/ncqa-responds-to-astps-hti-5-proposed-rule/): NCQA responds to ASTP’s HTI\-5 proposals and supports the FHIR\-forward approach and urges further alignment of quality reporting requirements to reduce barriers and advance digital health care innovation\.
- [NCQA Comments on the 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program Proposed Rule](https://www.ncqa.org/comment-letter/ncqa-comments-on-the-2027-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program-proposed-rule/): NCQA supports CMS's proposed updates to the Star Ratings measure set, highlights a person\-centered approach to well\-being and emphasizes the importance of digital quality to support the future of Medicare Advantage plans in strengthening care delivery\.
- [NCQA Responds to the Senate HELP Committee's PREVENT Pandemics Act Discussion](https://www.ncqa.org/comment-letter/ncqa-responds-to-the-senate-help-committees-prevent-pandemics-act-discussion/): NCQA urges Congress to modernize exchange of electronic health information to prepare for future pandemics 
- [NCQA Responds to CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage Data](https://www.ncqa.org/comment-letter/ncqa-responds-to-cms-rfi-on-medicare-advantage-data/): NCQA provides comments on the Medicare Advantage Data RFI in the following areas: care quality and outcomes; prior authorization and provider directories; and supplemental benefits\.  

## Videos
- [CY 2027 SNP MOC Pre\-Submission TA Call \#2](https://www.ncqa.org/videos/cy-2027-snp-moc-pre-submission-ta-call-2/)
- [Digital Quality Expert Series: Assessing Health Plan Readiness for Digital Quality Transition with Velox Health Metadata](https://www.ncqa.org/videos/digital-quality-expert-series-assessing-health-plan-readiness-for-digital-quality-transition-with-velox-health-metadata/)
- [State Webinar: NCQA Solutions for Your State's Rural Health Transformation Program](https://www.ncqa.org/videos/state-webinar-ncqa-solutions-for-your-states-rural-health-transformation-program/)
- [PCMH Office Hours: PCMH Self Assessment](https://www.ncqa.org/videos/pcmh-office-hours-pcmh-self-assessment/)
- [PCMH Office Hours: Care Management within PCMH](https://www.ncqa.org/videos/pcmh-office-hours-care-management-within-pcmh-2/)

## White Papers
- [White Paper Series: Improving Quality of Care and Accountability for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease \(CKD\) and Cardiovascular\-Kidney Metabolic \(CKM\) Syndrome](https://www.ncqa.org/white-papers/advancing-care-for-chronic-kidney-disease-using-care-gaps-to-inform-a-quality-framework/)
- [The Person\-Centered Outcomes Approach Toolkit ](https://www.ncqa.org/white-papers/the-person-centered-outcomes-approach-toolkit/)
- [The Future of Telehealth Roundtable](https://www.ncqa.org/white-papers/the-future-of-telehealth-roundtable/)
- [Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide](https://www.ncqa.org/white-papers/sdoh-resource-guide/)
- [Rethinking Diabetes Care in the Digital Age](https://www.ncqa.org/white-papers/rethinking-diabetes-care-in-the-digital-age/): Adults affected by diabetes are at higher risk of developing heart failure—in fact, these conditions frequently occur simultaneously\. Patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failure \(T2DM\+HF\) receive care in a complex environment with limited resources and efforts aimed at their complicated care needs\.

## Events
- [ACMA Exclusive](https://www.ncqa.org/events/acma-exclusive/)
- [Scale \& Accuracy: Credentialing as a Network Performance Lever](https://www.ncqa.org/events/scale-accuracy-credentialing-as-a-network-performance-lever/)
- [NatCon 2026](https://www.ncqa.org/events/natcon-2026/)
- [Smarter Prior Authorization: Improving Outcomes Without Adding Burden](https://www.ncqa.org/events/smarter-prior-authorization-improving-outcomes-without-adding-burden/)
- [Updates to PCMH Recognition and the New Wellness and Condition Management Program](https://www.ncqa.org/events/updates-to-pcmh-recognition-and-the-new-wellness-and-condition-management-program/)

## Transition Hub
- [What is Comparative Testing?](https://www.ncqa.org/resources/what-is-comparative-testing/): Comparative testing is an optional process where organizations compare digital measure results to traditional methods or prior results to assess consistency, reliability and readiness for reporting\.
- [Life of a Code for Digital Quality Measurement](https://www.ncqa.org/resources/life-of-a-code-for-digital-quality-measurement/): Follow a result/code from entry at the point of care \(POC\), all the way through to the outcome and supporting data elements at the point of care\.
- [Digital Quality Expert Series: Understanding the Practical Data Hurdles to Operationalizing HEDIS](https://www.ncqa.org/resources/digital-quality-expert-series-understanding-the-practical-data-hurdles-to-operationalizing-hedis/): CareEvolution \& NCQA to share insights on the significant operational challenges healthcare organizations face when implementing HEDIS dQMs, outlines the Essential types of capabilities required to bridge the gap between digital measurement and actionable quality improvement, and foster a collaborative discussion on enabling successful adoption across the industry\.
- [ECDS Explained: Key Insights and Common Questions](https://www.ncqa.org/resources/ecds-explained-key-insights-and-common-questions/):  This webinar explains what ECDS is, how it works and why it matters for HEDIS reporting and beyond\.
- [HEDIS Electronic Clinical Data Systems \(ECDS\) Reporting](https://www.ncqa.org/resources/hedis-electronic-clinical-data-systems-ecds-reporting/): Our newest reporting method helps clinical data create insight for managing the health of individuals and groups\.

## Categories
- [HEDIS](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/category/hedis/)
- [Health Equity](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/category/health-equity/)
- [Digital Quality](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/category/digital-quality/)
- [Delivering Better Care](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/category/delivering-better-care/)
- [Quality Measurement](https://www.ncqa.org/blog/category/quality-measurement/)

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