The American Health Quality Association

The American Health Quality Association (AHQA) is a national, non-profit membership association headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The organization is composed of four employees and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. AHQA is dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare in the United States. AHQA represents community-based Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and other professionals who aim to enhance healthcare quality and patient safety. AHQA members focus on developing and managing projects related to healthcare quality improvement and evaluation for various payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and purchasers. They provide expertise in various fields, such as clinical care, quality improvement, health information management, statistical analysis, and communications, to both healthcare providers and purchasers. Additionally, AHQA members collaborate with diverse healthcare entities, including medical practices, hospitals, health plans, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and employers, to evaluate healthcare delivery systems and share best practices. AHQA actively works with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and national professional medical and healthcare associations. They serve as a valuable resource and partner on various projects. Furthermore, AHQA engages with lawmakers, regulators, healthcare providers, and consumers to advocate for its policies and garner support for the goals of its members. For more information about AHQA and its initiatives, visit their website at ahqa.org or follow them on Twitter @AHQA.