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NAHQ promotes the importance of healthcare quality and healthcare quality education. We advocate for building quality capacity through competency development among healthcare professionals, organizations, and higher education institutions to make healthcare better.
We are spreading the word about the hard work our members and their organizations are doing to improve healthcare quality for all.
Read on to see our most recent blog posts, press releases and media coverage.
Blog Posts
Georgetown University and NAHQ recognize a coordinated, competent workforce begins in the classroom. The two entities have collaborated to hardwire content aligned with NAHQ’s Healthcare Quality Competency Framework into Georgetown’s…
It is hard to believe it has been nearly one year since COVID-19 upended our sense of normalcy. But it is not hard to believe how healthcare professionals focused on quality have stepped up, shared their expertise and…
This time of year, I always want to take the time to reflect on all that I am thankful for: my family, my health, my colleagues, and the NAHQ community.…
As the emcee for much of our NAHQ NEXT annual conference, I have been in catch-up mode in recent weeks, absorbing on-demand content I missed during that busy week and…
On Monday, September 14, we will be kicking off our first-ever fully virtual NAHQ NEXT annual conference! These days, I know it is even more difficult to get away from…
NAHQ has always embraced strategic collaborations that align with our mission of preparing a coordinated, competent workforce to lead and advance healthcare quality. The first half of 2020 has yielded numerous such opportunities with several prominent healthcare organizations…
Press Releases
NAHQ next brings together 150 leading experts to present innovative ideas and solutions in healthcare Quality & Safety. Chicago, IL., USA – September 6, 2024 The National Association for Healthcare…
The University Aims to Train the Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce with Proven Quality & Safety Competencies CHICAGO and MONTGOMERY, Ala. (August 14, 2024) – The National Association for…
New Campaign from The National Association for Healthcare Quality Raises Awareness of the Power of Q CHICAGO (July 1, 2024) – The issues facing healthcare today are significant – the…
Jessica Juozapavich Appointed as Chief Financial & Operations Officer, Stacey Rubin Promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing & Membership CHICAGO (May 15, 2024) – The National Association for Healthcare Quality®…
NAHQ welcomes new board leadership CHICAGO (April 8, 2024) – The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced its new board members and leadership positions: Patricia Resnik, MJ, MBA, RRT, FACHE,…
The Prestigious Award Honors the Most Influential and Impactful Leaders in the Healthcare Industry CHICAGO (Dec. 4, 2023) – The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) proudly announced today that Stephanie…
In the Media
Competency standards for Quality are needed now more than ever
Healthcare Quality is foundational to achieving the overarching goals of every healthcare provider: improving population health, enhancing patient experiences, controlling costs, and more. Yet we are not where we need…
Women in Healthcare podcast: Stephanie Mercado shares leadership insights
In a recent episode of the Women in Healthcare podcast, NAHQ CEO Stephanie Mercado shares insights into her journey to leading NAHQ for more than a decade. She also describes…
Association 4.0 podcast features NAHQ CEO Stephanie Mercado
NAHQ CEO Stephanie Mercado was recently featured on the Association 4.0 podcast encouraging associations to focus on building strong communities where members can collaborate, exchange ideas, and support each other,…
Potential CMS Measure Shows Divide Over Quality Training Standards
In this thought-provoking article, NAHQ CEO Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CHPQ and Robin Betts, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Northern California VP of safety, quality and regulatory services, discuss the importance of…
The road to improvement: How CHRISTUS Health upskilled quality teams + boosted patient outcomes
The road to improvement: How CHRISTUS Health upskilled quality teams + boosted patient outcomes The value of a quality department is reflected by its impact on quality and safety outcomes…
Inspiring Women Podcast
NAHQ CEO Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ, spoke with Laurie McGraw in the latest Inspiring Women podcast. They discussed preparing the workforce with common language for quality and safety as well…
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