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Equity and SDOH in Medication Use Quality
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. In the three years since the program was […] -
Five for Friday June 16: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is an important tool to help patients get the best results from the medications they’re taking. 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. The current MTM […] -
Students Expand Healthcare and Quality Knowledge
PQA provides healthcare quality experience to students from a wide variety of disciplines. This summer, we are hosting three students through our PQA Summer Executive Internship sponsored by Pharmacy Quality Solutions. They are adding medication safety, adherence and appropriate use experience to their professional training. We recently invited them to answer five questions about the work they are doing, where […] -
Diverse Voices in Quality: Norris Turner
Diverse Voices in Quality is a new PQA blog series that showcases the successful career paths and experiences of medication use quality professionals from diverse groups at PQA member organizations. A part of PQA’s Diverse Quality Leaders Program, this series celebrates the achievements of our members who reflect our nation’s diversity and provides everyone with insights […] -
Five for Friday June 2: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Yesterday we launched the updated Medication Use Quality continuing education program! We’ve made significant updates across the entire program to meet the current and future needs of quality improvement and medication use experts. The updated program addresses and expands on top issues that will shape quality for years to come, including value-based care, measurement science, social determinants of […] -
PQA Launches Updated Medication Use Quality Continuing Education Program
Alexandria, Va. (June 1, 2023) – Safe, appropriate use of medication is an essential part of high-quality care that improves patient outcomes and health care affordability. To help health care professionals achieve the goal of quality medication use, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) is launching an updated Medication Use Quality continuing education program. Three courses, […] -
PQA Welcomes Four New Members
PQA is a non-profit organization with 250 diverse members across healthcare. Our members include community and specialty pharmacy organizations, pharmacists and other healthcare providers, pharmacies, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, life sciences, technology vendors, government agencies, health information technology partners, researchers, accrediting organizations and academia. New organizations regularly join PQA throughout the year. This blog […] -
Top Posters at the 2023 PQA Annual Meeting
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. Awards for the best student poster and the top three posters were […] -
Melissa Viscovich Joins PQA as Chief Operating Officer
Alexandria, Va. (May 23, 2023) – Melissa Viscovich, CAE, IOM, has joined the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) as Chief Operating Officer. She will lead PQA’s finance and operations to ensure the current and future success of the organization. Focused on high-level impact, long-term strategy, culture cultivation and organizational effectiveness, Viscovich will oversee all operational and […] -
A New Look Representing the Importance of Quality Medication Use
PQA has a new look! Our fresh and modernized logo and color scheme reflect our positive, forward-looking view of the vital role of medications in health care – and our role in bringing the industry together to improve quality. PQA is proud to be the national association that unites the health care industry in support […]
PQA In the News
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When it comes to quality measures, fewer is viewed as better, says Ben Shirley of PQA | Part 2
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Part D adherence measures save billions, says Ben Shirley of PQA | Part 1
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PQA Resource Guide Details Strategic Approaches to SDOH Intervention Success
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2026 Health Care Outlook: Micah Cost, PQA
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PQA Endorses One Quality Measures and Retires Three Quality Measures
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