National Quality Forum (NQF) is a United States–based non-profit membership organization that promotes patient protections and healthcare quality through measurement and public reporting.[1][2] It was established in 1999 based on recommendations by the President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry.[3] NQF’s membership comprises over 400 organizations, representing consumers, health plans, medical professionals, employers, government and other public health agencies, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other quality improvement organizations. NQF has helped develop guidelines on palliative care.[4]
On August 16, 2023, the Joint Commission acquired the National Quality Forum.[5]Jonathan Perlin, CEO of the Joint Commission, stated: "We believe that by combining the unique capabilities of each organization, we can better support focused improvement in healthcare. Our goals are shared across the patient, consumer, payer, purchaser, and provider communities: Safer, higher value, more equitable, and more compassionate healthcare".
Some researchers have discussed difficulties in following NQF proposals.[6]
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^Blake, S. C. (1 September 2006). "Facilitators and Barriers to 10 National Quality Forum Safe Practices". American Journal of Medical Quality. 21 (5): 323–334. doi:10.1177/1062860606291781. PMID16973949. S2CID27542660.