NCQA - National Committee for Quality Assurance

05/18/2026

Behavioral health integration can’t scale without alignment.

At our recent NCQA x West Health Executive Forum, health care leaders came together to address one of the industry’s biggest challenges: connecting behavioral health and primary care in a way that is measurable, scalable and sustainable.

This partnership is focused on closing the gap between measurement and real-world care delivery, ensuring quality measures actually support clinicians, improve outcomes and drive system-wide impact. Watch how this collaboration is advancing practical solutions and what it means for the future of integrated care.

Learn more about the partnership and what’s next: https://bit.ly/3PO8du4

05/18/2026

Our team was on the ground at the American Hospital Association’s Healthier Together Conference, where the focus was clear. Advancing health outcomes starts at the community level.

Across sessions and conversations, leaders explored how data, partnerships and innovative care models can help reduce disparities and improve access to care.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team. We look forward to continuing the conversation on how we can work together to build healthier, more resilient communities!

05/16/2026

At the , hear how peers are advancing digital quality, strengthening patient-centered care, and using data to drive measurable improvement across health plans, systems and communities.

Join us in Atlanta, October 4–7, to gain practical strategies, meaningful connections and the insight to lead what’s next in quality.

Whether you're modernizing measurement or reducing administrative burden, this year’s Summit is designed to help you innovate, connect and empower change.

Learn what to expect:

Join 1,400+ health care quality, HEDIS® and digital quality leaders at the NCQA Health Innovation Summit in Atlanta. Explore content tracks, skills training and peer sessions.

05/15/2026

HEDIS® is used by more than 90% of the nation’s health plans and many leading employers and regulators, making it the gold standard in healthcare performance measurement,

The HEDIS® MY 2026 Volume 2: Technical Update is now available, providing the final technical specifications for MY 2026 reporting, including updated value sets, medication lists, and risk adjustment tables. With these updates, organizations can move forward with confidence in their reporting and audit preparation.

Grab your copy of HEDIS MY 2026 Volume Publication today:

HEDIS MY 2026 Volume 2 (epub)

05/14/2026

Quality's Next Chapter.

At 's Health Innovation Summit, hear how leaders across the industry are rethinking quality, strengthening connections and driving measurable change together.

The gives you the chance to:
- Innovate with real-world solutions
- Connect with peers shaping the field
- Empower your organization with actionable insights

Register now and be part of Quality’s Next Chapter: https://bit.ly/4fgJUzi

05/14/2026

NCQA is proud to announce support from Helmsley Charitable Trust to strengthen the delivery of high-quality diabetes care.

The three-year initiative aims to improve care for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes by developing new quality measures aligned with evolving clinical standards, advancing approaches that better reflect clinical complexity and expanding NCQA programs to strengthen accountability and support clinical decision-making. This work builds on NCQA’s ongoing collaboration with Helmsley, including enhancements to the Diabetes Recognition Program.

Diabetes remains one of the most prevalent and costly chronic conditions in the U.S., with significant disparities in access to evidence-based care. Through this partnership, NCQA, Helmsley and Precision AQ are working to drive more consistent, measurable improvements across the healthcare system.

Learn more about the initiative here:

The project will develop new diabetes quality measures, elevate digital tools and strengthen accountability for improved patient outcomes.

05/13/2026

We’re back with a brand new !

Join us May 27 at 12 p.m. ET for a conversation with Nevada Assemblywoman, Tracy Brown-May, and NCQA Vice President of State Affairs, Kristine Thurston Toppe. Together, they’ll explore topics such as state strategies to improve rural health, advance disability advocacy and strengthen interoperability.

Register for the webinar today: https://bit.ly/4trk5Qp

05/13/2026

Too often, data issues show up when it’s already too late.

During reporting. During audit. When fixes are manual and painful.

HEDIS® Data Quality Specifications help teams catch issues earlier with standardized rules to assess whether clinical data meets standards for usability, plausibility, stability and integrity.

Learn more and join our beta cohort: https://bit.ly/4u89vPv

05/12/2026

NCQA congratulates Smile CDR and Astrata, Inc. for their leadership in Digital HEDIS®.

Smile Digital Health successfully completed NCQA validation for the full set of MY 2024 Digital HEDIS measures, and Astrata, Inc. has completed NCQA validation across the full set of MY 2025 Digital HEDIS measures.

This milestone reflects not only a commitment to advancing digital quality measurement, but the technical rigor and collaboration required to operationalize digital HEDIS across a full measure set.

NCQA is proud to recognize Smile and Astrata for helping move digital quality measurement forward.

Apply for NCQA’s Digital HEDIS and see which offering best fits your needs: https://bit.ly/4trpk2z

05/12/2026

Applications for Cohort 12 of NCQA’s Data Aggregator Validation program are open through June 5!

Validating your data streams helps ensure that health plans, providers and stakeholders can trust your clinical data for HEDIS® and other quality programs. Submit your application today and see how Data Aggregator Validation benefits you and your organization: https://bit.ly/3Pd8l6e

Curious about the program? Watch our recorded webinar for practical insights into the program: https://bit.ly/4uIpLqe

05/08/2026

The U.S. healthcare sector drives 8.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions, but health plans play a bigger role than most realize.

This week’s Quality Matters featured article highlights new NCQA research on practical, evidence-informed ways health plans can reduce their climate impact, starting now.

The research shows that many of the most effective strategies are already within a plan’s direct control, particularly in areas like facilities, energy use and governance. Health plans don’t have to wait for policy changes to act, and progress accelerates when sustainability efforts align with existing priorities like access, efficiency and affordability.

Read the full article to learn more: https://bit.ly/3PuRPhZ