The Quality Improvement Awards (QIA) recognize the highest performing health centers nationwide as well as those health centers that have made significant quality improvement gains from the previous year. This chart displays the potential badges and certificates health centers may receive for FY19 QIA.
National Quality Leaders (NQL)
Ranked in the top 1-2% of all health centers in one or more of the clinical quality measures (CQMs) that promote behavioral health, diabetes health, and heart health. NQL recipients will also receive a certificate.
Health Center Quality Leader (HCQL)
Achieved the best overall clinical performance among all health centers.Gold represents top 10%, Silver is top 11-20%, and Bronze is top 21-30% for clinical quality measures (CQMs). HCQL recipients will also receive a certificate.
Value Enhancer
Health centers that improved the delivery of cost efficient care while also increasing quality of care and improving access to services.
Health Disparities Reducer
Health centers that met or exceeded the Healthy People 2020 goals, or made at least a 10% improvement across different racial/ethnic groups.
Access Enhancer
Health centers that increased number of patients served and number of patientswith access to comprehensive services.
Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality
Health centers that utilized five HIT services and telehealth services to increase access to care and advance quality of care.
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition
Health centers with PCMH in one or more delivery sites.
