National Commission On Correctional Health Care

What National Commission On Correctional Health Care does

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) is a Chicago-based, U.S. nonprofit professional organization that has set nationally recognized Standards for correctional health care since the late 1970s (jail and prison Standards first published in 1976 and 1979, respectively). It serves U.S. jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, opioid treatment programs (OTPs), the clinicians and administrators who staff them, and the government authorities that procure or oversee correctional health services, operating four interlocking program families: (1) Professional Certification under the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) brand, with specialty credentials CCHP-MH, CCHP-N (newly expanded in 2026 to all licensed nurses), CCHP-A, and CCHP-CP; (2) Facility Accreditation programs across Health Services, Mental Health Services, and Opioid Treatment Programs, delivered via NCCHC Accreditation Surveyors and Technical Assistance; (3) flagship NCCHC Standards (Jail/Prison, Juvenile, Mental Health, OTP) and Position Statements, including the 2026 editions released November 2025 and a Telehealth Position Statement adopted December 2025; and (4) Education, Publications, and Events, including the peer-reviewed Journal of Correctional Health Care, CorrectCare magazine, CorrectCare Extra newsletter, recorded CE webinars, CCHP On-Demand review courses, and three flagship annual conferences (Virtual Spring Conference, National Conference, Correctional Mental Health Care Conference, plus the AJA/NCCHC Virtual Conference).

NCCHC's technology base is a content-and-credentialing stack rather than a proprietary software platform: knowledge artifacts (Standards, Position Statements, peer-reviewed Journal, CorrectCare magazine) are delivered through a member portal (my.ncchc.org), an online bookstore, and an events.ncchc.org Swoogo-powered conference platform, with online, on-site, and remote exam delivery for CCHP certifications. Two wholly owned organizational arms extend the model: NCCHC Resources, Inc. (a consulting subsidiary providing customized technical assistance to correctional systems) and the NCCHC Foundation (philanthropy and workforce development, including the Preceptorship Portal, Reentry Toolkit, scholarship programs, and Career Center).

NCCHC earns revenue across seven streams: conference and event registration (Spring Conference $585, Mental Health Conference $500-$525, AJA Virtual Conference, Foundation benefit events), recurring CCHP certification and recertification fees, recurring facility accreditation fees, NCCHC Resources consulting fees, continuing education webinars and on-demand courses, publications and bookstore sales, and Foundation fundraising and sponsorships. GTM is content-driven and event-led (blog, CorrectCare Extra newsletter, CorrectCare magazine, webinars, three flagship conferences, plus Position Statements as authoritative SEO content), with direct self-serve registration via my.ncchc.org. Leadership rests with CEO Deborah Ross (appointed October 2019, recipient of the PCMA GMC Broad Shoulders Award in 2026), Chair of the Board of Representatives Keith Ivens, MD (Stanford-trained physician; former CoreCivic CMO), and a multidisciplinary Board of Representatives whose liaisons are drawn from ACHE, ADA, APA, ACCP, AANP, AAFP, AHIMA, NACo, NACCHO, AAPHP, the National Sheriffs' Association, and other major national organizations.

Name

National Commission On Correctional Health Care

Legal name

National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Website

https://ncchc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NCCHC is a Chicago-based U.S. nonprofit that sets national Standards and provides accreditation, CCHP certification, education, consulting, and publications for correctional health care across U.S. jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, and opioid treatment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Correctional Healthcare Accreditation & Standards

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

Keywords

• Correctional health care
• Health services accreditation
• Professional certification programs
• Correctional health standards
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from conference registrations including the National/ Spring Conference (Standard $585, CCHP $560, One-day $370, precon seminars $135–$300), Correctional Mental Health Care Conference (Standard $500 online/$525 on-site, CCHP $475/$500, precon $275), and the AJA/NCCHC Virtual Conference. Includes sponsor/exhibitor booth sales and Foundation benefit events such as Big Easy Jazz Night ($75/ticket).
2. Professional Certification (CCHP) Program: Recurring revenue from CCHP, CCHP-MH, CCHP-N, CCHP-CP, and CCHP-A specialty certification exams plus recertification fees. New CCHP-RN applications remain open through Feb 17 before transitioning to the expanded CCHP-N credential on Feb 25.
3. Facility Accreditation: Recurring revenue from accreditation programs across Health Services, Mental Health Services, and Opioid Treatment Programs, delivered via NCCHC Accreditation Surveyors conducting on-site standards reviews.
4. Consulting (NCCHC Resources): Customized consulting and technical assistance to correctional systems and facilities nationwide, delivered through NCCHC Resources, Inc. (the consulting subsidiary). Engagements include the most complex correctional systems, with a bench of clinical and operational consultants.
5. Continuing Education and Webinars: Revenue from accredited CE webinars (ACCME, ANCC, APA, CCHP credit categories) and the CCHP On-Demand Online Review Courses. NCCHC provides 100+ annual accredited CE hours for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and CCHPs.
6. Publications and Bookstore Sales: Revenue from sales of NCCHC publications, including CorrectCare magazine, Journal of Correctional Health Care (peer-reviewed), and Standards/educational books via the NCCHC Online Bookstore, plus advertising/sponsorship opportunities in publications.
7. Foundation Fundraising and Sponsorships: Philanthropic revenue supporting scholarships, research, workforce development, and reentry initiatives. Includes end-of-year matching campaigns (up to $25K matched), corporate sponsorships, and event-based fundraising (e.g., Big Easy Jazz Night, Cruise for a Cause).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NCCHC sets nationally recognized Standards for correctional health care across jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, mental health, and opioid treatment programs. It operates facility accreditation programs, a multi-tier professional certification program (CCHP and specialty credentials), continuing education, a peer-reviewed journal, and a consulting subsidiary (NCCHC Resources), with an affiliated Foundation supporting scholarships, workforce development, and reentry initiatives.

Product overview

NCCHC (National Commission on Correctional Health Care) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional standards organization operating a multi-program service portfolio rather than a single unified software product. Its offering comprises four interlocking program families: (1) Professional Certification programs — CCHP, CCHP-MH, CCHP-N (newly expanded in 2026 to include all licensed nurses), CCHP-A, and CCHP-CP — delivered through an authenticated member portal (my.ncchc.org) with online and on-site exams; (2) Facility Accreditation programs across Health Services, Mental Health Services, and Opioid Treatment Programs, supported by Accreditation Surveyors and Technical Assistance; (3) Flagship NCCHC Standards for jails/prisons, juvenile facilities, mental health, and OTP, with new 2026 editions released in November 2025; and (4) Education, Publications, and Position Statements, including the peer-reviewed Journal of Correctional Health Care, CorrectCare magazine, CorrectCare Extra newsletter, recorded webinars, CCHP On-Demand review courses, and major annual conferences such as the Virtual Spring Conference, Correctional Mental Health Care Conference (Austin, TX, July 2026), National Conference on Correctional Health Care, and the joint AJA/NCCHC Virtual Conference. Supporting these programs are NCCHC Resources (consulting subsidiary), the NCCHC Foundation (Workforce Development Hub, Preceptorship Portal, Reentry Toolkit, scholarship programs), and an Online Bookstore. Member-facing technology is delivered through the my.ncchc.org portal and event sites on the events.ncchc.org Swoogo-powered conference platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NCCHC Resources: NCCHC's consulting subsidiary providing customized consulting and technical assistance to correctional systems and facilities.
• NCCHC Foundation
• CCHP
• CorrectCare
• Journal of Correctional Health Care

Products and services

• CCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional)

Quantifiable outcome

• 245 new CCHPs certified in Q4 2025 — highest single-quarter figure on record
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026CDC sought input from NCCHC members (March 2026) on correctional food service knowledge to help assess food safety through May 5, representing ongoing collaboration on public health in correctional settings.
• National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026NSA adopted a new resolution (Feb 5, 2026) supporting comprehensive, evidence-based maternal and women's health care in U.S. jails. NSA has a representative on NCCHC's Board of Representatives, reflecting an ongoing partnership between correctional leaders and health professionals committed to constitutionally acceptable care.
• American Jail Association (AJA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Co-host of the annual AJA/NCCHC Virtual Conference, 'Saving Lives: Focusing on What Truly Matters.' The 2026 virtual conference (starts Feb 25, on-demand through March 31) targets jail administrators, custody leadership, and frontline officers and awards 20 points toward AJA certification programs plus up to 14 hours of CE.
• Physician Correctional USAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Sponsor of the NCCHC Foundation's Big Easy Jazz Night fundraiser (April 20, 2026 at Rosy's Jazz Hall in New Orleans), supporting the Foundation's mission to strengthen the correctional health care workforce.
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025ACHE names a liaison to NCCHC's Board of Representatives as part of NCCHC's multidisciplinary governing structure; Brandon De Julius, MBA, CCHP-A (CEO of CFG Health) currently serves as the ACHE liaison.
• American Dental Association (ADA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025ADA names a liaison to NCCHC's Board of Representatives; Sam Wakim, DMD, MPH currently serves as the ADA liaison, representing dental perspectives in correctional health care governance.
• American College of Correctional Physicians (ACCP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025ACCP names a liaison to NCCHC's Board of Representatives; Keith Ivens, MD served as the ACCP liaison from 2021 until his election as Board Chair, providing deep physician-leader perspective to NCCHC's governance.
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025NCCHC's newest supporting organization; Jennifer Clifton, DNP, FNP-BC, CCHP joined the NCCHC Board as AANP liaison in 2025.
• American Psychiatric Association (APA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025APA names a liaison to NCCHC's Board of Representatives; Debra Pinals, MD currently serves as the APA liaison.
• Johns Hopkins School of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Researchers from Johns Hopkins are recruiting participants for the INSIGHT (Incarceration and Suicide: Investigating policies that close gaps in treatment) study, which NCCHC is helping promote to its membership.
• American Foundation for Suicide PreventionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2018Formed in August 2018 to address the rising national suicide rate in correctional settings. AFSP, a leading suicide prevention organization, partnered with NCCHC to bring correctional health care expertise into joint suicide prevention work.
• National Association of Counties (NACo), National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), American Association of Public Health Physicians (AAPHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese public health and county-government associations have each had board-level liaisons serving on NCCHC's Board of Directors. In 1994, NCCHC and these partners met with the CDC to advance federal engagement in correctional health care.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Correctional Association: Direct peer in the US corrections standards ecosystem. ACA accredits correctional facilities and certifies corrections professionals, overlapping with NCCHC's accreditation and certification franchise but with a broader operational/custody focus.
• CARF International: Accredits behavioral health, substance use, and human services programs. CARF is a direct peer for NCCHC's mental health services and opioid treatment program accreditation offerings.
• American Jail Association: Trade association for jail professionals and a current NCCHC partner on the AJA/NCCHC Virtual Conference. AJA's certification programs and audience overlap with NCCHC's jail-facing accreditation and education.

Broad incumbents

• The Joint Commission: Broad incumbent in healthcare facility accreditation. The Joint Commission is the dominant hospital and healthcare accreditation body; it competes for behavioral health and ambulatory accreditation share that overlaps with NCCHC's mental health and OTP programs.
• Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC): Accredits ambulatory health care organizations, including behavioral health and opioid treatment settings. AAAHC is a broad incumbent that competes for OTP and ambulatory behavioral health accreditation share.

Emerging players

• Council on Accreditation: Accredits behavioral health and community-based services organizations. COA overlaps with NCCHC's mental health and reentry-related work and represents an alternative for facilities seeking cross-sector accreditation.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): Issues specialty nursing certifications that overlap with NCCHC's CCHP-N credential. ANCC is the broader nursing credentialing incumbent and competes for the same licensed-nurse population NCCHC is targeting with CCHP-N.
• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP): Membership and accreditation body for addiction treatment providers. NAATP overlaps with NCCHC's OTP accreditation franchise in the broader substance use disorder treatment ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NCCHC
• Facebookfacebook.com/NCCHC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/859378
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncchc_social
• Xx.com/ncchc

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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