 The VHQC has held the CMS contract to provide quality improvement and Medicare beneficiary outreach services in Virginia since 1984.The VHQC partners with Virginia's health care community to improve patient care for Virginia's 913,886 Medicare beneficiaries in all health care settings, including hospitals, physician offices, nursing homes and home health agencies.The VHQC serves as an advocate for Virginia's Medicare beneficiaries, providing education and handling complaints.