National Committee for Quality Assurance

National Committee for Quality Assurance
AbbreviationNCQA
Founded1990 (1990)
52-1191985
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
PurposeTo improve the quality of health care through measurement, transparency, and accountability.
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., U.S.
Revenue$62,481,371 (2016)
Expenses$58,532,818 (2016)
Employees395 (2016)
Volunteers160 (2016)
Websitewww.ncqa.org

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States that works to improve health care quality through the administration of evidence-based standards, measures, programs, and accreditation. The National Committee for Quality Assurance operates on a formula of measure, analyze, and improve and it aims to build consensus across the industry by working with policymakers, employers, doctors, and patients, as well as health plans.