For over 14 years, NQF led the endorsement and maintenance of quality performance measures for CMS. This experience led us to the understanding that the most important work happens through …

Our Artificial Intelligence in Quality Measures Initiative develops guidance for the development, selection, and implementation of quality measures incorporating AI methods for use in accreditation, …

Jan 22, 2026 · The increased use of measures of preventable hospital admissions and readmissions in public reporting and payment applications continues to demonstrate the significance of this …

Engaging with NQF® helps improve healthcare, elevates organizational voices in policy issues, and enables leadership growth. Our national community shapes the future of healthcare, promoting …

Key Initiatives NQF® rapidly implements next-generation measures and methods to improve patient safety, outcomes and affordability while reducing measurement burdens.

Together We are Leading Exciting Work Joint Commission and NQF have formed a strategic affiliation to enhance healthcare quality, safety, equity, and affordability. NQF will continue its independent role …

NQF® is developing a unified, consensus-based, updated list of the Serious Reportable Events (SREs) that reflects the full range of today’s care delivery settings and modalities and fosters alignment of …

NQF, in partnership with The Joint Commission, rapidly implements next-generation measures and methods to improve patient safety and outcomes while reducing measurement burdens. Our work …

Jan 21, 2016 · The DSC will also assess emerging evidence of the impact of adjusted measures on patients and providers and monitor for unintended consequences of the policy change. Develop a …

Oct 15, 2025 · The National Quality Forum (NQF), an affiliate of Joint Commission, is seeking comments from the public on a draft of its upcoming report on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) methods in …