Linda K. Shelton currently leads NCQA's work as the independent, third-party evaluator for two major projects in provider-level quality measurement and incentives: Pay for Performance in California and Bridges to Excellence. Ms. Shelton directs the operation and ongoing development of NCQA physician recognition programs, as well as the work of NCQA's national Standards Committee and Practicing Physicians Advisory Council. She has represented NCQA as a speaker and task force participant for several national organizations. Ms. Shelton has a master's degree in health care administration from George Washington University.
Linda Shelton
Vice President for Produc Development, National Committee for Quality Assurance