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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 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
November 2021 Patricia Kirkpatrick and Stephanie Mercado It is clear that one key to improving the future of the U.S. healthcare system lies in putting the patient at the center…
Unleash the Potential of Your Quality Workforce
August 2021 Executive Insights Interview with Stephanie Mercado Workforce development is often an unrecognized and unmet need in healthcare organizations. Read More UK King’s Daughters Health System Partners with NAHQ…
March 2021 Stephanie Mercado, David Nash, Eric Weaver, Michael Leavitt The key enabler for the future of the healthcare industry is workforce readiness to deliver on the promise of high…
Healthcare Will Improve When Quality Improves – And It Begins With Workforce Competencies
November 2020 Stephanie Mercado Healthcare will face a dire financial imperative to close the quality gap in the post-pandemic era. Read More NAHQ Launches Groundbreaking Research on Why Competency Standardization…
Leading a Quality Improvement Revolution
August 2020 Accountable Care Learning Collaborative at Western Governors University Join the conversation with NAHQ CEO Stephanie Mercado as she discusses how NAHQ is leading the quality revolution with its…
January 2020 Stephanie Mercado Aligning healthcare employees on the same industry-standard quality competencies will prepare them to provide the uncompromising care and value that patients deserve. Read More NAHQ Launches…
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