Learn, collaborate and create actionable solutions that shape the future of quality health care.

The NCQA Health Quality Forum explores how states and their partners are improving care for vulnerable and underserved communities, with a focus on health disparities in communities facing the greatest barriers to quality care.

This two-day event in Baltimore, MD, will showcase public and private sector solutions addressing virtual care, rural access, maternal health, disability and more. 

Join us to exchange ideas, uncover practical solutions, and leave empowered to drive meaningful change.

New for 2025

Expanded content focusing on approaches for addressing disparities in vulnerable 
populations and underserved communities

 

Targeted 101- and 201-level content, from strategy to execution.

 

 Solutions and Services Showcase highlighting partners advancing 
initiatives and impactful services.

 

Why Attend?

The Health Quality Forum is a catalyst for collaboration and an opportunity to explore strategies to increase access, advance health equity and tackle the unique challenges facing populations with complex and chronic health conditions.

Unlock New Insights and Practical Solutions

on key topics, including virtual care, rural access, health equity and maternal health.

Gain Specialized Knowledge

with training courses on Health Equity Accreditation and Virtual Care Accreditation to build your expertise and advance your organization's goals.

Network with Visionaries and Practitioners 

across health care, policy, and community organizations.

Discover how to utilize data to address disparities 

from measuring and tracking progress, to identifying opportunities for targeted improvements.

 

Visit our testimonials page to hear more of what past attendees have to say.

2025 Featured Speakers

Kisha Ali, Ph.D, MS
MedStar Health Research Institute
Research Scientist
Amelia Bedri
NCQA
Senior Content Engineer
Theresa Eagleson
University of Illinois Chicago, Institute for Healthcare Delivery
Executive Director of Healthcare Strategy
Sonya Ebeling
MUSC Health
Director
Laurel Ghose, MSN RN NE-BC
VA Boston Healthcare System
Director, Connected Care
Josephine Granner
NCQA
Applied Research Scientist
Stacy Grundy, DrPH, MPH
NCQA
Director of Quality Sciences Innovation
Rachel Harrington, Ph.D
NCQA
Assistant Vice President, Health Equity
Dr. David Kelly
Office of Medical Assistance Programs, and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Chief Medical Officer
Laura Kessel, MSW
Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine
SIU Medicine Telehealth Executive Director
Jessica Kuhn, MPH
North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority
Medicaid Quality and Population Health Systems Analyst
Gina Lathan, Ph.D, MPH
LathanHarris Inc.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Claire Mendelson
NCQA
Product Manager
Angela Mills
Johns Hopkins HealthCare Solutions
Senior Product Manager
Ann Mond Johnson
American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
CEO
Megan Morris, Ph.D, MPH
New York University Langone Health
Associate Professor
Larry Mull
NC Medicaid
Deputy Director, Program Evaluation
Adrianna Nava
NCQA
Research Scientist
Margaret O'Kane
NCQA
President
Jacqueline Ortiz, M.Phil
ChristianaCare
Vice President of Health Equity and Cultural Competence
Ross Owen, MPA
HealthPartners
Director of Improvement and Integration
Susan Perez, Ph.D, MPH
Sacramento State University.
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health
Rosalyn Perkins
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Institute for Digital Health & Innovation
Director of High-Risk Pregnancy Program
Phylicia Porter, MPH, MSL
Baltimore City Council
Baltimore City Council Member
Kat Royer
Community Action Association of Pennsylvania
Community Engagement Manager
Elizabeth Ryder
NCQA
Assistant Director, Product Management
Eric Schneider
NCQA
Executive Vice President
Meena Seshamani, MD, Ph.D
Incoming Secretary of the Department of Health for Maryland

 

Learn more about our sessions and speakers.

 

2024 Highlights