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

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, …

We believe that individuals and organizations can improve patient outcomes by finding common ground, even on contentious issues. NQF members are diverse experts building consensus on measurement …

Aligned Innovation is a multistakeholder initiative designed to accelerate progress toward the next generation of outcome measures and methods needed to support value-based payment, population …

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 …

NQF will convene various multistakeholder groups, including an Advancing Measurement of Diagnostic Excellence Committee, Artificial Intelligence in Quality Measures Technical Expert Panel (TEP), and …

NQF® developed 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 …

Jan 22, 2026 · The newly published Joint Commission and NQF report introduces key updates to the Serious Reportable Events (SRE) List to reflect today’s evolving care settings. This is the first update …

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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 …