- The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded nine health care organizations its new health equity accreditation. Each of the organizations participated in an eight-month-long pilot of the Health Equity Accreditation (HEA) Plus program—intended for participants with a solid foundation for addressing equity that are seeking to partner with community-based organizations to better address their patients’ or members’ social needs. The organizations also helped refine the program for future participants. (Article here)
October 5, 2022
Inequities and SDOH