NAHQ is the leading organization in the development of industry-standard healthcare quality competencies and certifications. With a proud history dating back to 1976, NAHQ offers valuable tools, resources, and events to enhance healthcare quality careers. The organization provides a strategic advantage to professionals working in healthcare quality and healthcare organizations, helping them reduce variability in care delivery and drive value through improved outcomes.

One of NAHQ's key offerings is the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification, the only accredited certification in healthcare quality. Recognized globally, nearly 15,000 healthcare professionals hold this prestigious certification. NAHQ also offers competency-based training, events, conferences, and courses to support career development and networking opportunities in the field of healthcare quality.

NAHQ's mission is to prepare a coordinated, competent workforce to lead and advance healthcare quality across the continuum of care. The organization envisions a future where healthcare quality competencies are widely recognized and valued as essential to achieving quality, safety, equity, and value in healthcare. With a dedicated and experienced board of directors and staff, NAHQ continues to elevate the healthcare quality profession and make healthcare better for everyone