NCQA Issues Quality Matters Newsletter Dec 12, 2024 The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has issued its Quality Matters newsletter, which can be read below. Getting Clear About Behavioral HealthBehavioral health is a big topic with diverse quality implications. We clarify key factors and challenges.Listen Now Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential PeopleNCQA’s Founder and President Peggy O’Kane is named to Modern Healthcare’s prestigious annual list for the 13th time.Learn More Recognizing the Value of Community Health Workers Tennessee’s new accreditation program elevates the role of community health workers and defines best practices.Learn More Don’t Miss Our Final Fireside Chat of 2024Our guest is Dr. Ryan Van Ramshorst, Chief Medical Director at Texas Health and Human Services.Learn More Health Plan Ratings Public Comment Closes Dec. 17Last chance to provide feedback on proposed measure changes for the 2025 and 2026 Health Plan Ratings.Learn MoreNCQA In The News· HealthLeaders, NCQA President Peggy O'Kane on Women's Leadership in Healthcare· Healthcare IT Today, TEFCA’s Moment and Policy Changes on the Horizon: A Conversation with Eric Musser at NCQA· Fierce Healthcare’s Podnosis Podcast, NCQA: Best Practices for Measuring Health Inequities