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At NAHQ, we recognize that embracing Quality & Safety is the key to healthcare excellence, and to transforming the very system we’re all working so hard to make better. So join us in making it a priority—at the bedside, in the boardroom, on a balance sheet, and everywhere in between.

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To achieve Quality, Safety and Value, follow the NAHQ Framework

At the core of all NAHQ offerings is our Healthcare Quality Competency Framework™. This twice-validated Framework, endorsed by The Joint Commission, identifies the domains that define Quality and the industry standard competencies required to effectively advance Quality and advance healthcare.

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New NAHQ Report Quantifies Return on Investment for Quality

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National Association for Healthcare Quality Announces Addition to Growing Portfolio of Credential Offerings

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Beware of the false choice between advancing your Quality mission and your margin

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NAHQ Celebrates 40th Anniversary of the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ)

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Leveraging Quality as a Business Strategy: A Conversation with NAHQ CEO Stephanie Mercado

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Checking In with Dan Peres featuring Stephanie Mercado and Dr. Jonathan Perlin

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NAHQ wins two Modern Healthcare awards 2024.

National Association for Healthcare Quality Recognized With Two Prestigious Industry Awards

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The Joint Commission and the National Association for Healthcare Quality Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Global Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality

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NAHQ Releases Groundbreaking Healthcare Quality Workforce Report

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Training + Education

Our continuing education offerings – provided live, virtually or on-demand – give individuals and teams the tools and resources to reach their fullest potential.

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Credentials

Earn valuable credentials from the industry leader in healthcare Quality & Safety, including the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and new NAHQ Micro-Credentials.

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Organizational Programs

Partner with NAHQ and explore our range of solutions designed specifically for the needs of health systems, hospitals and other organizations to reduce costs, increase engagement and improve health outcomes.

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community

Our NAHQ community is unlike any other, comprised of like-minded, passionate professionals striving to advance Quality & Safety throughout the industry. Members enjoy access to a robust Career Center, plus opportunities for peer recognition, networking and volunteering.

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If you want to be a Force for Quality, join more than 10,000 professionals committed to advancing the discipline of healthcare Quality & Safety, as well as their own careers.

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Individual

Comprehensive support, training and education all aligned with the Healthcare Quality Competency Framework – and of course the NAHQ community of passionate healthcare professionals. Options available for Individual, Emeritus and Student membership.

Individual Membership

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Group

The total solution for healthcare Quality & Safety training and education, offering a robust suite of curated professional development courses, educational content, and events all aligned with the Healthcare Quality Competency Framework. For teams of 10 or more within an organization.

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Register for events or purchase educational materials, including free and discounted products exclusively for NAHQ members.

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Events

Join us at events covering the industry’s most important issues to discover the latest best practices, NAHQ research and other timely content.

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