PQA

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

PQA is working with its members and the broader medication therapy management (MTM) community to build consensus on the research, measurement and strategies needed to evolve our national approach to evaluating MTM service quality. PQA staff will review the comments received and the work to finalize the call to action.

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PQA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

PQA has published more than 80 blogs this year, providing insights and updates on our work to improve medication use quality. PQA will begin research in 2024 to advance the health plan measure concept for adherence or persistence to OAMs. PQA CEO Micah Cost shared insights on the process and the report.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As a healthcare quality educator, PQA offers a wide range of learning and education opportunities. The goal of our education programs is to promote the use and impact of PQA measures and advance the quality of medication use through research, strategic partnerships, collaboration and a variety of learning venues.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

Recommendations to Improve the Quality of Oral Anticancer Medication Use is a new report from the PQA Quality Innovation and Research Initiative for Oncology. Work on the initiative began in 2022 to identify research and measurement opportunities aimed at assessing the quality of OAM use.

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PQA

DECEMBER 14, 2023

PQA is working with its members and the broader medication therapy management (MTM) community to build consensus on the research, measurement and strategies needed to evolve our national approach to evaluating MTM service quality. PQA invites your comments on the draft call to action through Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

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PQA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

We are excited to host members in two weeks at the 2023 PQA Leadership Summit and PQA Convenes: Advancing Medication Therapy Management Quality Measurement. PQA Convenes starts at 8:00 a.m. Learn more about the summit below.We Two individuals from each PQA member organization are invited to attend.

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PQA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Join us as we head back to Baltimore for the 2024 PQA Annual Meeting, May 14-16! Elevate Your Brand as a PQA Sponsor Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2024 Annual Meeting, which will be May 14-16 in Baltimore, Md. PQA's 1st Quarter 2024 Stakeholder Advisory Meeting is March 13, 1:00-1:45 pm ET. Register here.

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PQA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This has been an exciting year for PQA! We continue to play a central role in driving meaningful improvements and positive changes related to medication safety, adherence and appropriate use.The 2023 PQA Annual Report documents our progress towards Blueprint PQA 2025.

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PQA

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Diverse Voices in Quality is a PQA blog series that showcases the successful career paths and experiences of medication use quality professionals from diverse groups at PQA member organizations. Self-nominations for the 2024 program will be accepted through Friday, December 8, via a form on the PQA website.

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PQA

DECEMBER 15, 2023

PQA is working with its members and the broader medication therapy management (MTM) community to build consensus on the research, measurement and strategies needed to evolve our national approach to evaluating MTM service quality. PQA invites your comments on a draft call to action through Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

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PQA

APRIL 18, 2024

The upcoming 2024 PQA Annual Meeting's poster session will showcase 23 quality improvement and research projects. Sponsored by Pharmacy Quality Solutions, this session offers authors a platform to exhibit their work and enables attendees to engage in insightful discussions about healthcare quality.

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PQA

MARCH 28, 2024

Today is an exciting and important day for PQA. The PQA Board of Directors completed the sale of all of PQA’s shares in Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) to Innovaccer, a San Francisco, CA based healthcare technology company with a platform unifying patient data across systems and care settings. What Does this Mean for PQA?

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PQA

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PQA has released the entire Medication Use Quality continuing education program and Medication Use Quality Certificate, which is a fully updated version of the program that was initially released in 2020.The Learn more about the program below.We PQA members receive a 50% discount. This webinar is supported by PerformRx.

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PQA

AUGUST 29, 2022

As experts in measure development, research, education and convening, they lead the implementation of PQA’s quality initiatives to support better medication use and high-quality care. This blog is one in a series profiling PQA's staff. Megha Parikh is PQA’s Senior Research Scientist. What is your role at PQA?

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PQA

MARCH 13, 2023

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) is providing scholarships for minority health care professional students to attend the 2023 PQA Annual Meeting, May 10-12, in Nashville, Tenn., This scholarship opportunity is part of the PQA Diverse Quality Leaders Program.

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PQA

AUGUST 29, 2023

PQA released today an important report that we believe is a key step towards improving the quality of care for individuals using oral anticancer medications (OAM). PQA will begin research in 2024 to advance the health plan measure concept for adherence or persistence to OAMs.

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PQA

JANUARY 24, 2024

PQA’s talented staff is dedicated to improving medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. As experts in measure development, research, education and convening, they lead the implementation of PQA’s quality initiatives to support better medication use and high-quality care. What is your role at PQA?

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PQA

DECEMBER 2, 2022

PQA members are currently voting on one measure up for endorsement and four measures for retirement. PQA's member-driven process sets it apart in measure development and stewardship. A greater than 60% vote in support (of member organizations voting yes or no) is required for a measure to receive PQA endorsement.

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PQA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

PQA offers a competitive Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential (APPE) Rotation for pharmacy students, which provides experiential learning opportunities in non-profit association management, medication use quality education, communications, research and performance measurement. What are your goals for your time at PQA?

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PQA

DECEMBER 29, 2022

PQA has published nearly 90 blogs this year, providing insights and updates on our work to improve medication use quality. PQA CEO shared insights on this important initiative. Read more about the launch of PQA’s SDOH Resource Guide. PQA welcomed two fellows, Razanne Oueini and Jasmine Perry, in June.

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PQA

MAY 10, 2023

PQA has a new look! PQA is proud to be the national association that unites the health care industry in support of quality medication use. Through measurement, research, education and convening, everything we do drives towards quality medication use, which is our logo’s new tagline.

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PQA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

PQA offers a variety of student and professional programs, including experiential rotations, internships and fellowships. PQA is now accepting applications for our student and professional programs for 2023-2024. Visit our student programs page and learn more about the educational opportunities below. Register today!

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PQA

AUGUST 11, 2023

PQA has several exciting opportunities for members to engage in our work in the coming months.Chris Kotschevar and I will be in San Diego next week for the NACDS Total Store Expo and would love to connect with our members there. Learn more about our commitment to standardized pharmacy measures below and how you can connect with us next week!We

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PQA

JUNE 21, 2023

PQA has released an additional course to the Medication Use Quality continuing education program. Equity and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Medication Use Quality” dives into foundational information about health equity concepts and external factors that may impact health outcomes and medication use quality, including SDOH.

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PQA

JANUARY 13, 2023

PQA published the second edition of the PQA Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide this week. Read more about the expanded guide below. PQA welcomes feedback on the guide and suggestions on SDOH services which can be highlighted in future editions.

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PQA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

PQA has launched a new scholarship program to help pharmacy and other health care professions students from diverse backgrounds attend the 2023 PQA Annual Meeting, May 10-12, in Nashville, Tenn. Learn more about this scholarship and other opportunities for students below.

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PQA

MAY 23, 2023

The 2023 PQA Annual Meeting poster session featured 24 quality improvement and research projects. Sponsored by Pharmacy Quality Solutions, the session provided an opportunity for authors to showcase their work and for attendees to engage in insightful dialogue about health care quality.

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PQA

JUNE 16, 2023

In a new viewpoint article from PQA, Merck and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, we present three reasons for new MTM quality measures and offer recommendations on next steps to achieve this. Learn more about this convening event below. Additional information about this PQA Convenes event will be shared by August.

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PQA

MARCH 22, 2023

PQA will bring its members and industry experts together on November 2 to discuss the state of medication therapy management (MTM) practice, implications of recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposals and opportunities to evolve MTM quality measurement. from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00

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PQA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

PQA has been busy this year advancing the quality of medication use through measure development and stewardship, education, research and convening. The 2022 PQA Headlines and Highlights details our accomplishments together. We look forward to the collaborations ahead as we celebrate the achievements of 2022.

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PQA

OCTOBER 28, 2022

PQA offers a variety of student and professional programs, including a Masters of Public Health (MPH) Practicum Program, which provides internship opportunities and field experience to MPH students across all public health disciplines. Brianna DeWitty participated in the 2022 PQA MPH practicum summer rotation.

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PQA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This year, PQA convened its members and stakeholders to advance our work on pharmacy performance measures and oral anticancer medication (OAM) use quality. As we move into 2023, PQA will continue to drive innovative measures and quality strategies. Learn more below.

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PQA

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At the 2022 PQA Leadership Summit, we will explore the goals, opportunities and challenges in measuring value in medication use from the patient, provider, purchaser, payer and manufacturer perspective. The summit is an invitation-only event for PQA member organization leaders from the director level and above.

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PQA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

PQA offers a competitive Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential (APPE) Rotation for pharmacy students, which provides experiential learning opportunities in non-profit association management, medication use quality education, communications, research and performance measurement. Kyra Leonard is one of PQA’s 2022 APPE students.

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PQA

DECEMBER 19, 2022

PQA is dedicated to improving safe, effective and appropriate medication use and addressing issues that impact a person’s ability to access and use medications. As we work to address disparities that affect medication use quality and patient outcomes, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce will strengthen PQA’s efforts.

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PQA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

PQA’s talented staff is dedicated to improving medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. As experts in measure development, research, education and convening, they lead the implementation of PQA’s quality initiatives to support better medication use and high-quality care. What is your role at PQA?

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PQA

JANUARY 12, 2023

PQA’s 2023 calendar is shaping up to be full of opportunities for members to engage in our work and advance the quality of medication use. At PQA, we want to ensure you are in the know as a member. Each member organization at PQA has a key contact who is the primary liaison for information from PQA.

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