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Are you in a training fund \u201cuse it or lose it\u201d situation, and looking for opportunities to use your funds before the end of the year? NCQA can help! We have a library of NCQA education courses<\/a> for your entire team, from new employees to seasoned quality experts. Many courses offer continuing education credits. Review each course description for details.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a sample of our most popular self-paced courses. Complete them online any time, at your convenience.<\/p>\n

HEDIS 101: Introduction to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set<\/a><\/p>\n

HEDIS is the most widely used system for measuring health care quality in the U.S. In this online, self-paced course, you\u2019ll learn what HEDIS is, why it matters and how you can leverage its insights to drive better outcomes. This course is for quality improvement professionals who are new to HEDIS or want to deepen their understanding.<\/p>\n

Introduction to the Digital Quality Transition<\/a><\/p>\n

This online, self-paced course will provide a foundation in digital quality measurement: why it\u2019s important, and how your organization can make a successful transition. This course is designed for quality and data reporting professionals working in health plans, health systems and technology organizations.<\/p>\n

Health Plan Accreditation Survey Year 2026 Updates<\/a><\/p>\n

This course includes seven self-paced modules covering updates, changes and policy clarifications for the Health Plan Accreditation standards and guidelines. It\u2019s a great resource to help health plans, consultants, policymakers and vendors stay up to date on the latest requirements.<\/p>\n

Accreditation in Utilization Management<\/a><\/p>\n

This course provides a comprehensive explanation of updates and changes to NCQA\u2019s Utilization Management Accreditation, including quality improvement for utilization management, collaboration with delegates, timeliness of decisions and more. NCQA surveyors and staff guide learners through requirement updates and their implications.<\/p>\n

NCQA Essentials for Case Management<\/a><\/p>\n

This course is designed for clinicians and health care professionals who are responsible for case management operations. It covers the fundamentals of case management\u2014from systematic evidence reviews through care transitions\u2014and takes a deep dive into the practical applications of case management, including working with interdisciplinary teams and helping to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care.<\/p>\n

Introduction to PCMH 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals of the PCMH Recognition program, including the core elements and how to gather evidence to show compliance. Participants will also learn about policies, processes and procedures that help a practice transform into a medical home.<\/p>\n

Advanced PCMH 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

This advanced course takes a deeper dive into each PCMH concept and explores the characteristics of a successful medical home and the assessment process. It also focuses on advanced topics such as behavioral health integration, electronic clinical quality measures and how to receive automatic credit for certain standards.\u00a0To get the most from this course, participants should have a working knowledge of the PCMH Recognition program.<\/p>\n

Note: Save $395 when you <\/em>bundle<\/em><\/a> the Introduction to PCMH and Advanced PCMH courses.<\/em><\/p>\n

Virtual Care Accreditation Essentials for PCMH Practices<\/a><\/p>\n

This course will help participants from PCMH Recognized practices understand the value of NCQA\u2019s Virtual Primary Care Accreditation, the similarities and differences between PCMH and Virtual Care standards and how to get started. Participants will also hear from a practice that achieved Virtual Care Accreditation.<\/p>\n

PCMH Recognition Annual Reporting 2026: Continued Success<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn about the goals of Annual Reporting and how to prepare for annual submission under PCMH Recognition. This course is designed for individuals working in PCMH practices who have at least one year of experience collecting, reporting and acting on annual reporting data.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/strong><\/h2>\n

View our library of NCQA education courses here<\/a>. To schedule training for a team, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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