A special communication designed to provide detailed and important information about NAQC and/or partner activities that may impact quitline operations and services.

2017
August
NAQC Board Elects New Officers
July
Are you in the process of reviewing  the quality of your quitline services? We have a Checklist to aid you in those efforts.
June
Announcing NAQC’s Board Election Results 2017
Newly Released Senate Bill: More Bad News for Public Health
Webinar on June 28  -  Medicaid-Public Health Partnership to Improve Health and Control Costs: Early Lessons from the CDC’s 6|18 Initiative
May
Nominees for Election to NAQC’s Board of Directors
April
Get Ready for May 28 - No Menthol Sunday

Announcing NAQC Membership Renewal for 2017/2018
March

WEBINAR SAVE-the-DATE: May 24 - FY2016 Annual Survey Data Presentation
NAQC Conference 2017 – Presentations and Speaker Details are Available Online
SCLC Free Webinar on 4/12: Quitlines and Behavioral Health: The Hidden Resource

NAQC Conference 2017 – FINAL AGENDA & PREPARATION FOR THE CONFERENCE!
NAQC Conference 2017 – Last Day to Register!
NAQC Conference 2017 – Registration Deadline Extended!
NAQC Conference 2017 – Just a few days left to register!         
February
NAQC Conference 2017 – Just a week left to register!
Final Day to Submit Recommendations for the NAQC Board
Two Days Left to Submit Your Recommendations for the NAQC Board!
Preliminary NAQC Conference Agenda, Registration and Last Call for Room Reservations
Just One Week Remaining to Submit Your Recommendations for the NAQC Board!

WEBINAR SAVE-the-DATE: February 28 – A Call to Action: How Quitlines Can Address the Needs of the Behavioral Health Population
Who will represent YOU on the NAQC Board of Directors?
NAQC Conference 2017 – Register and Room Block Deadlines Approaching Fast!
Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors
January

NAQC Conference 2017 – Just a month left to register!  
We Need Your Help to Maintain Federal Funding for Quitlines!
Update on ACA/PPHF Repeal
New MMWR - Quitting Smoking Among Adults—United States, 2000-2015
Compilation of NAQC’s Best Resources from 2016
NAQC Conference 2017 – Registration Reminder

2016
December
Season's Greetings from North American Quitline Consortium
How you can prevent breaking promises to our children!
Reflections on the new SGR on e-cigarette use among youth and young adults
November
State Quitline Support Critical for Successful Implementation of Final HUD Rule!
Case Studies for Enhancing eReferral Capacity: A Strategy for Increasing Cessation Among Priority Populations and Encouraging Health System Change
October
NAQC Conference 2017 - Abstract Deadline Extension
SAVE-the-DATE: November 3 – Webinar on New Issue Paper: Quitline Services
NAQC Conference 2017 – Registration and Abstract Reminder
NAQC Minimal Data Set – Plan for Full Review
eReferal Implementation – A Status Update for the U.S.
New Promising Practices Report - Quitlines and Priority Populations
New Guidance Paper - Quitline Services: Current Practice and Evidence Base
September

NAQC Conference 2017: Call for Abstracts OPEN!
2017 NCTOH UPDATE: Abstract deadline is extended until 10/14!
NAQC Conference 2017 - Hotel and Registration Announcement!
New Report: Working to Advance Cessation Coverage among Private and Public Insurers
August
REVISED MDS LGBT Identity Questions
Reminder to RSVP for NAQC Conference 2017 in Austin, TX
RSVP for NAQC Conference 2017 in Austin, TX
Do you need a refresher on NAQC membership benefits and programs?
July

Save-the-Date: CDC OSH Media Network on Promoting Quitlines - August 18, 2016 at 3:00pm to 4:30pm ET
SAVE-the-DATE: July 28, 2016 – Refining Your eReferral System After Implementation!
Congressional Briefing to Support CDC's Tips Campaign and Funding for State Quitlines
June
SAVE-the-DATE: July 20, 2016 – Importance of Culture and Language in Quitline Services
UPDATE: Proposed Change to MDS Measure on LGBT Identity
SAVE-the-DATE: June 29, 2016 – Unique Opportunities for Quitline Partnerships and Collaborations
Election of the NAQC Board of Directors
May
SAVE-the-DATE: May 25, 2016 – Medicaid, Quitlines and Tobacco Cessation Benefits
NAQC CONFERENCE 2017 - SAVE THE DATE!
April
April 28, 2016 – Smoke-free Public Housing and Opportunities to Promote Cessation

Proposed Change to MDS Measure on LGBT Identity – Seeking Member Feedback by April 20
March
Special Presentation – April 6, 2016 – Findings and Recommendations from a Pilot of a New LGBT Measure
Revisiting the Role of Cessation in Decreasing Prevalence of Tobacco Use

SAVE-the-DATE: March 23, 2016 – Kickoff of 2016 Webinar Series
February
Guide for Implementing eReferral Using Certified EHRs
Compilation of NAQC Resources and Membership Drive Announcement for 2016/2017!
One Week Left to Nominate Candidates for the NAQC Board of Directors
Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for the NAQC Board of Directors 
January
Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors
CDC Launches 2016 Tips Campaign (URL disabled)
Implementation of NEW MDS Questions on ENDS & NEW Quit Rate Calculation Slated to Begin January 2016!
FINAL COMMENTS TO HUD ON SMOKE-FREE PUBLIC HOUSING
COMMENTS TO HUD ON SMOKE-FREE PUBLIC HOUSING
Announcing Staff Changes at NAQC - New Program Manager
1-800 QUIT NOW Take Back and Transfer (TNT) Feature Update
JOIN HUD DIALOGUE ON SMOKE-FREE PUBLIC HOUSING

2015
December
Season's Greetings from North American Quitline Consortium 
Feedback from you on priorities for quitlines in 2016
Building State Capacity in Advancing Cessation Coverage: New Resources
November
New half-time program manager position at NAQC
Compilation of key resources from NAQC for Members
October
Welcome to our new Advisory Council members and thank you to outgoing members
New Resources on Medicaid and Quitlines
New MDS Questions on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) for Implementation by January 1, 2016
Guide for Implementing eReferral Using Certified EHRs
September
NEW Report - Most Current Medicaid Data
eReferral Training Webinar: Meaningful Use and the Technical Approach to eReferral for Quitlines
August
September Webinar - Innovative Strategies to Increase the Reach and Utilization of Quitlines Among Priority Populations
Upcoming NAQC Webinars – SAVE THE DATE
NAQC Conference - Registration is now closed
SAVE THE DATE: August 31, 2015 - FY2015 Annual Survey Training Webinar

NAQC Conference – Last Week to Register
July
NAQC Conference – Final Agenda Available Now
NAQC Conference – Room Block Expires July 31
NAQC Conference – Book Your Room Today
Recommended MDS Questions on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) for Review and Feedback –DUE TUESDAY, JULY 28
NAQC Conference - Register
June 
NAQC Conference – Register Today
NAQC Conference – Register for the NAQC Conference Today
NAQC Conference – Last Call for Abstracts
NAQC Conference – Submit Your Abstract NOW

NAQC Conference – Make Sure to Submit Your Abstract by June 24
Call for Volunteers to Review and Rate Abstracts for NAQC Conference 2015!
Opportunity to Exhibit at the NAQC Conference 2015!

May
Election of the NAQC Board of Directors
NAQC Conference 2015: Call for Abstracts
NAQC Conference 2015: Registration is Now OPEN!
Preliminary Meeting Agenda for NAQC Conference 2015!
What can NAQC do for you?
April
MDS ENDS Workgroup

NAQC CONFERENCE 2015 - SAVE THE DATE & RSVP!
March 
Two Important Tobacco Cessation Webinars - April 1 and 2!
Tips National Media Campaign 2015! Learn All About It!
Call for Nominations: Tobacco Treatment eCQM Task Force
NAQC CONFERENCE 2015 - SAVE THE DATE
February 
Just a few days left to submit candidates for the NAQC Board of Directors! 
Highlights of NAQC Progress and Membership Drive Announcement for 2015/2016!
Last call for your input on candidates for the NAQC Board of Directors!
Who represents you on the NAQC Board of Directors?
Who should we add to the NAQC Board of Directors?
Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors
CVS Health Foundation Commits $5 Million to Help Reduce Youth Tobacco Use
January
Announcing a Staff Change at NAQC
January 21 Webinar on Improving Therapeutic Outcomes for Lung Cancer Patients
Why you should watch tonight’s State of the Union address: Highlight on Tobacco Cessation!
Advisory Council: Thanking the Outgoing Members and Welcoming the New!
The Lung Association Released its State of Tobacco Control 2015 Report Today!
Deadlines Approaching for the YAYA Awards and KBD Mini-Grants

2014
December
NAQC Issue Paper on Quitline Services for Pregnant & Postpartum Women and Upcoming Webinar
Season's Greetings from North American Quitline Consortium
CDC Tobacco-Related MMWR on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Announcing Staff Changes at NAQC!
Assessing Cessation Coverage among Health Insurers
November
Celebrating GASO with a focus on Quitting Opportunities Created by the Affordable Care Act
CDC Tobacco-Related MMWR
NAQC Report on E-Cigarettes and Upcoming Webinar on December 10
NAQC Webinar Series for 2014/2015
New "State as an Employer” Work Group – Space Available!
Update on New eReferral Resources
October
NEW NAQC Resources on Medicaid and Tobacco Cessation Coverage!
NEW NAQC Resources on Public-Private Partnership Initiative
Tobacco-Related MMWR
Announcing Important Staff Change and Opportunities at NAQC
September
FDA Center for Tobacco Products: Announcement of a Public Workshop on Electronic Cigarettes and the Public Health!
CDC is Recruiting Individuals for the CDC’s National Tobacco Education Campaign!
Medicaid Cessation Coverage Roundtable: FINAL REPORT RELEASED
Leveraging the State’s Department of Insurance to Ensure Cessation Coverage and Compliance
Exciting New Developments From CVS Health
August
New Brief on Contingency Planning for Quitlines
CDC Press Release: More than a quarter-million youth who had never smoked a cigarette  used e-cigarettes in 2013 
Tips 2014 - NEW Metrics Report
Tips 2014 Metrics Report
Please Welcome NAQC’s New Board Members and Officers
July
MMWR: Little Filtered Cigar, Cigarillo, and Premium Cigar Smoking Among Adults
NEW Tips 2014 Metrics Report
New Resource - Help Your Patients Quit Tobacco Use: An Implementation Guide for the Armed Forces
Medicaid Cessation Coverage Roundtable: SECOND REPORT RELEASED 
NEW TIPS CAMPAIGN ADS AND RESOURCES LAUNCH MONDAY, JULY 7TH

July 23 Webinar is Rescheduled - Quitline Services to Pregnant and Postpartum Women: the Evidence, the Practice and the Outcomes
June
NAQC Publishes 2014 Update to Medications Quality Improvement Initiative Issue Paper

Summer Webinars Heating UP
May
May 31 - World No Tobacco Day
Beyond the 5 A's Innovation Update Newsletter (Issue 2)
Election of the NAQC Board of Directors
Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health Meeting May 13th - New Details
Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health Meeting May 13th
Obama Administration Tells Health Insurers They Must Cover Evidence-Based Treatments to Help Smokers Quit
Medicaid Cessation Coverage Roundtable: REPORT RELEASED
April
NEW REFERENCE DOCUMENT – LEVELS OF EVIDENCE FOR QUITLINE PRACTICES
Tips 2014 Metrics Report
FDA announces proposed deeming regulation – Conference call at 2:00 EST today
April  Webinar - Future of Quitlines
DRAFT FOR YOUR REVIEW  - Integration of Tobacco Cessation Medications in State and Provincial Quitlines
Two New Resources on E-cigarettes Have Been Published Today
April Webinar - A Special Webinar Focused on the Future of Quitlines
Tips 2014 Metrics Report
March

Release of New Publications: CDC MMWR and CTFK State Report
Tips 2014 Metrics Report
February
Tips 2014 Metrics Report
Final Reminder: Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors (Deadline of February 28)
Reminder: Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors (Deadline of February 28)
Information About a Change in NAQC Dues
Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors
January
1-800 QUIT NOW Take Back and Transfer (TNT) Feature Refresher

Preparing for the Launch of CDC’s 2014 Tips from Former Smokers Campaign
CDC New Release: Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs – 2014
CDC's Tips from Former Smokers Campaign to Begin Airing on February 3

2013
December
Season's Greetings from North American Quitline Consortium
Public-Private Partnership Discussion Group Forum:  All NAQC Members Invited!
Press Release - Beyond the 5 A’s: Improving Cessation Interventions through Strengthened Training
November
Announcing Staff Changes at NAQC
Celebrating GASO and Announcing the Availability of Data from CDC’s National Quitline Data Warehouse
2014 Annual Webinar Series - The Evolving Cessation Evidence Base: Implications for Our Practice, Our Policies and Our Reach
October
Don't Forget to Register - Beyond the 5 A's
Beyond the 5 A's: Conference Agenda NOW POSTED
September
Information about the Quit VET Quitline and Referral by State Quitlines!
2013 Tips From Former Smokers Campaign Generates 150,000 calls to Quitlines and 2.8 Million Website Visits
New Tools to Educate Employers about the ROI of Tobacco Cessation Treatment!

CDC Reports on the Effect of the First Federally Funded US Anti-smoking National Media Campaign, "Tips from Former Smokers”
E-cigarettes - New Publication Announced by CDC
August 
UPDATE: Beyond the 5 A's - Call for Abstracts: Now Open
UPDATE: Beyond the 5 A's: Improving Cessation Interventions through Strengthened Training
Quality Improvement Initiative Issue Paper: Quitline Referral Systems is Now Available
Office on Smoking and Health Request for Assistance with Recruitment for the Tips From Former Smokers Campaign--Recruitment deadline EXTENDED!
July 
USPSTF Recommends Lung Cancer Screening for Those at High Risk for Disease
SAVE THE DATE for Beyond the 5 A's: Improving Cessation Interventions
CALL ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: 1 PM EDT TODAY - FDA to Discuss Public Comment Opportunity & Scientific Efforts on Menthol in Cigarettes
Save the Date (October 3) - E-Cigarettes: The Vapor This Time?
You Spoke and We've Listened! 
June
Tobacco Use: New Task Force Findings and Review Information Available
CDC is Recruiting Individuals for the Next Wave of CDC’s National Tobacco Education Campaign
New Resources for Securing Medicaid Administrative Match for Quitline Services!
Advisory Council: Seeking Nominations for New Members by June 21  
Important Community Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations for Quitlines  
May 
Election of the NAQC Board of Directors  
Tips from Former Smokers: Talk With Your Doctor
Reminder: Draft Quitline Referral Systems Paper for Your Review by May 24
Join the Twitter Quit Chat on May 31  
Draft for Your Review by May 24: Quitline Referral Systems 
Advisory Council: Thanking Outgoing Members and Seeking Nominations for New Members 
April
Checking In With Our Members - Response is Needed by April 26 
FDA May Revise Over the Counter NRT Warning Labels 
March
CDC Is Launching Phase 2 of the Tips 2 National Tobacco Education Campaign  
Implementation of Graphic Health Warnings for Cigarettes Halted in the U.S.  
CDC announces the launch of its Tips From Former Smokers Campaign Launch on March 4th 
February 
Please Send Candidate Names for the NAQC Board of Directors by the end of the day today 
Please Send Candidate Names for the NAQC Board of Directors by February 28 
Renew Your NAQC Membership  
Pfizer Webinar on Chantix: Important Details and Call Materials
Teleconference on smoking and mental illness: February 12, 2013, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (EST) 
Pfizer Webinar on Chantix: Important Details 
Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors - Response Needed by February 28 
January
NAQC Webinar Series Calendar - 2012/2013 
1-800-QUIT-NOW Meetings and NCI Reports 
Important Information on the NAQC Annual Survey 2012 
The Impact on Quitlines When Graphic Warning Labels Include a Quitline Number: AU and NZ Case Studies 
NAQC Annual Survey 2012 Instrument 
Reminder: NAQC's Draft Comments for ONC on Inclusion of Electonic Quitline Referral as Part of Meaningful Use Stage 3 
Save the Date! NAQC Annual Survey of Quitlines Training Webinars on January 23 and 24 
NAQC's Draft Comments for ONC on Inclusion of Electonic Quitline Referral as Part of Meaningful Use Stage 3 

2012
December
Warmest Season's Greetings from North American Quitline Consortium 
Quitline Service Offering Models: Executive Summary and Supporting Documents NOW AVAILABLE 
DC Circuit Won't Hear Appeal in Graphic Warning Labels Case 
ALA's Report "Helping Smokers Quit" - Released Today  
November
FDA Hearing on NRT and Innovative Tobacco Cessation Treatments Scheduled for December 17 
Moving Ahead: Call for Comments on E-Referrals Due Jan 14, 2013 
Celebrating the Great American Smokeout 2012 
October
JUST PUBLISHED: A Case Study to Support Gaining Federal Medicaid Match for State Tobacco Cessation Quitlines 
Welcome to our new Advisory Council members and thank you to outgoing members 
September
NAQC Webinar Series - 2012/2013 
Service Offerings Issue Paper NOW AVAILABLE
NAQC Resource Library Launched
August
MMWR: Increases in Quitline Calls and Smoking Cessation Website Visitors During a National Tobacco Education Campaign - March 19-June 10, 2012

17 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future
Results of NAQC Board of Directors Elections
NAQC's Response to Dr. Michael Siegel's Blog Commentary 
16 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
NAQC Conference: Important Information for Kansas City
15 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
July
CDC IS LOOKING FOR REAL PEOPLE TO APPEAR IN AN AD CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF SMOKING 
14 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
NAQC Conference 2012: REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 
NAQC Conference 2012: Vision Cafe Invitation
Advisory Council: Thanking Outgoing Members and Seeking Nominations for New Members 
Moving Ahead on Electronic Quitline Referral
13 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future
June
POSITION STATEMENT: Implications for North American Quitlines of a Recent Study on NRT and Quitline Counseling in England 
NAQC Conference Registration Deadline and Expense Coverage for States
12 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future
Building Public-Private Partnerships: State Progress Briefs 
System Maintenance on June 22-25 
NAQC Conference 2012: Poster Session Details 
11 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future
10 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
NAQC Comments Submitted to CDC on National Quitline Data Warehouse
9 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
May
NAQC Conference 2012: AGENDA ONLINE 
8 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future
NAQC Draft Comments on CDC’s Collection of Quitline Data for the National Quitline Data Warehouse Project – Feedback Requested
Election of the NAQC Board of Directors
7 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future
Your Feedback is Needed-Quitline Service Offering Models: A Review of the Evidence and Recommendations for Practice in Times of Limited Resources 
April
Your Feedback Needed: NAQC to Submit Comments on CDC’s Collection of Quitline Data for the NQDW 
Quitline Service Offering Models: A Review of the Evidence and Recommendations for Practice in Times of Limited Resources - Draft for Your Review 
Update on the HHS/CDC's National Tobacco Education Campaign
6 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
Save the Date - A Draft Research Agenda for Quitlines - Feedback from Members 
Quitline Service Offering Models: A Review of the Evidence and Recommendations for Practice in Times of Limited Resources 
CDC Press Release: Calls to quitline hit record high after CDC national tobacco ad campaign launch
Update on the National Tobacco Education Campaign 
March
NAQC Conference 2012: Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended
Strategies for Improving Quitline Sustainability NAQC Tools to Help States and Provinces 
NAQC Conference 2012: Lodging Information Now Available 
5 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future  
NEW RESOURCE FOR QUITLINES: Guide on Quitlines and Research 
NAQC Conference 2012: Call for Abstracts - Information & Instructions
New MDS Streamlining Guidance Document 
U.S. Government Continues to Vigorously Defend New Graphic Health Warnings
February
4 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
Are you atteding the World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH)
NAQC Membership Renewal Announcement
3 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future
NAQC Board of Directors - Member input needed by February 17 
NAQC’s Medicaid Resource Repository
NAQC Conference 2012: Registration Now Open 
January
2 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future 
Call for Candidates for NAQC Board of Directors 
Preparing for Graphic Health Warnings – NAQC Modifies MDS "How Heard About” Item 
1 Blog Post: Celebrating 20 Years of Quitline History with 20 Questions About our Future

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