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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
NAHQ next 2024 may have come to a close, but, the impact of this inspiring and information packed 2 ½ day event will be felt far into the future. NAHQ…
It’s that time of year! NAHQ next, THE premier healthcare Quality & Patient Safety virtual event is quickly approaching! National Association for Healthcare Quality Celebrates Growing Profession and Discipline with…
I know everyone reading this column is working hard to advance Quality & Safety. And I know that sometimes it can feel difficult. Not everyone yet sees the critical role…
As we approach mid-year, I’m sure many of us are looking to the second half of 2024 to plan for all that is still possible to accomplish. I thought this…
Last week, I had the distinct honor of speaking at the Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) Advancing Health Care: A Combined Conference for BHAI, IAHQ and IONL. Attendees included members of:…
Recently, NAHQ hosted its first-ever ThinQ Tank, convening an esteemed group of diverse thought leaders, change makers and disruptors, representing providers, payors, policymakers, and broad viewpoints across the full healthcare…
Press Releases
NAHQ CEO Recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s Top Women Leaders CHICAGO (February 20, 2023) – The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) announced today that Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ,…
NAHQ ATO Program Aligns International CPHQ Preparation CHICAGO (January 23, 2023) – The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) offers the healthcare industry the only accredited certification in healthcare quality,…
NAHQ Welcomes Senior Vice President of Organizational Workforce Solutions CHICAGO (December 1, 2022) – The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced the addition of Richard J. Bobos to…
NAHQ 2022 Awards Recognize Healthcare Quality Professionals CHICAGO (November 10, 2022) – Four healthcare quality professionals were honored at the National Association for Healthcare Quality’s® (NAHQ) virtual conference, NAHQ Next.…
Health Systems Collaborate with NAHQ to Standardize Competencies Three quality-driven organizations adopt NAHQ’s standard framework workforce solution for quality and safety. CHICAGO (November 9, 2022) – Standardizing competencies across…
Middle Tennessee State University Collaborates with NAHQ to Expand Graduate Program Healthcare Management Studies Slated to Include HQ Principles CHICAGO and MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2022) – Middle Tennessee State…
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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