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We believe that inconsistent measurement leads to wasted resources and missed opportunities. It is our priority to ensure that all HEDIS uses are covered under the appropriate license agreement and that accurate HEDIS measure specification results are calculated.<\/p>\n

HEDIS LICENSING TOOL<\/h2>\n

Answer a few questions<\/a> about how your organization uses HEDIS measures and Value Set Directories to learn how our licensing and certification rules apply to you.<\/p>\n

Permitted Uses of HEDIS<\/h2>\n

NCQA works with health care organizations, vendors, consultants and federal and state entities that want to incorporate HEDIS measure specifications in their products, programs or services. All uses of NCQA\u2019s HEDIS measure specifications, and any NCQA-owned and copyrighted intellectual property, require an appropriate license agreement with NCQA.<\/strong> The license agreement will address the intended use of the HEDIS measure specifications, including compliance with the Rules for Allowable Adjustments<\/a> and completing NCQA\u2019s Measure Certification program<\/a>, if applicable. License fees, if any, are based on use of HEDIS measure specifications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We believe that inconsistent measurement leads to wasted resources and missed opportunities. It is our priority to ensure that all HEDIS uses are covered under the appropriate license agreement and that accurate HEDIS measure specification results are calculated. 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