Organizer Profile
American Health Quality Association (AHQA)

American Health Quality Association (AHQA)

Mclean, Virginia, United States of America

The American Health Quality Association (AHQA) is an educational, not-for-profit national membership association dedicated to promoting and facilitating fundamental change that improves the quality of healthcare in America.

AHQA represents Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and other professionals working to improve health care quality and patient safety.

AHQA maintains close working relationships with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and national professional medical and healthcare associations —serving as a professional resource and partner on projects.

In addition, AHQA regularly works with lawmakers, regulators, health care providers, and consumers to advocate its policies and to gain support and visibility for the goals and accomplishments of its members.

AHQA also provides educational and networking opportunities for its members, such as:
• AHQA conferences
• Membership calls and webinars
• Professional networks, and
• Workgroups

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