San Antonio, TX – July 1, 2026 – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded Community First Health Plans, Inc. the prestigious Health Outcomes (Health Equity) Accreditation and Community-Focused Care (Health Equity Plus) Accreditation for its Medicaid and Commercial lines of business. This significant milestone places Community First in an exceptional category of health plans nationwide and underscore its long‑standing commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
“The prevalence of racial, ethnic, and other disparities has been a barrier to improving the quality of healthcare of many Americans for too long,” said Dr. Vivek Garg, President and CEO of NCQA. “Organizations achieving Health Outcomes Accreditation and Community-Focused Care Accreditation are leaders in closing this gap, and NCQA commends them for their dedication.”
Community First is the only community health plan in Texas to earn both these distinguished accreditations, highlighting its leadership and dedication to improving health outcomes for the communities it serves. Among all managed care organizations (MCOs) evaluated, Community First is one of only ten to receive the NCQA Health Outcomes Accreditation, a designation that reflects excellence in clinical quality, Member experience, and continuous performance improvement.
In addition, Community First stands out as one of only three MCOs in Texas to earn the NCQA Community-Focused Care Accreditation. This accreditation recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to addressing community health needs, reducing disparities, and advancing equitable access to care.
Together, these achievements reinforce Community First’s role as a trusted, mission‑driven health plan dedicated to putting the needs of its Members and community first.
About Community First Health Plans
Community First Health Plans is dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities for diverse, historically underserved populations. Through innovative partnerships and community-driven initiatives, Community First continues to be a leader in providing quality healthcare solutions in the Texas region.
About NCQA
NCQA is an independent nonprofit organization that defines and drives healthcare quality through accreditation, standards, performance measurement and expert support. For more than 35 years, NCQA has advanced transparency, accountability and enabled healthcare organizations to deliver better outcomes for patients. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is one of healthcare’s most widely used performance improvement tools. Learn more at ncqa.org.
For more information on Community First Health Plans and their NCQA Health Outcomes and Community-Focused Care Accreditations, please contact:
Cynthia De La Peña
Community First Health Plans
Director, Corporate Communications
cdelapena@cfhp.com