National Committee for Quality Assurance
Description/Mission:
The National Committee for Quality Assurance is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Since its founding in 1990, NCQA has been a central figure in driving improvement throughout the health care system, helping to elevate the issue of health care quality to the top of the national agenda. The NCQA seal is a widely recognized symbol of quality. Organizations incorporating the seal into advertising and marketing materials must first pass a rigorous, comprehensive review and must annually report on their performance. For consumers and employers, the seal is a reliable indicator that an organization is well-managed and delivers high quality care and service.
At this site you can:
- Get free online resources to help you select a health plan or physician that provides the top-notch care you deserve and other consumer resources.
- Learn about Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), a tool to measure performance on important dimensions of care and service.
- Read about Federal and State health care policy.
Website: http://web.ncqa.org
Category: QI (General)
