Celebrating 25 Years of Vision and Leadership: NQF’s Founding Members

This year, we honor the 25th year of membership for the founding members of the National Quality Forum (NQF). These organizations’ vision and dedication have been the driving force behind NQF’s vision that every person experiences high value care and optimal health outcomes.   

From the beginning, NQF’s founding members have championed collaboration, innovation, and excellence—setting a powerful example for the entire healthcare community. Their commitment has shaped NQF’s direction and inspired progress to improve healthcare outcomes, safety, and affordability for all people.  

We thank our founding members for their partnership and for leading the way to address the most urgent challenges throughout health care today. 

• AARP 

• ABIM Foundation 

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 

• American Academy of Family Physicians 

• American Board of Medical Specialties 

• American Hospital Association 

• American Medical Association 

• American Nurses Association 

• America's Health Insurance Plans 

• Association of American Medical Colleges 

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 

• Defense Health Agency 

• Federation of American Hospitals 

• Henry Ford Health System 

• Kaiser Permanente 

• National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 

• National Partnership for Women & Families 

• Premier 

• The Alliance 

• The Joint Commission 

• Veterans Health Administration