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The Evolution of EQUIPP®
his guest blog is one in a series by sponsors of the 2022 PQA Annual Meeting on the utilization of the EQUIPP platform to promote performance improvement on medication-related quality measures while engaging transparency between health plans and pharmacies. The views shared in this series are those of the author and do not reflect any […] -
Understanding PQA Measures
Quality measures are standards for measuring the performance of health care providers to care for patients and populations. PQA develops and stewards measures focused on medication use. There are 42 PQA measures, which are described in the PQA Measures Overview, and they fall into one of three categories: Only PQA performance measures can be used […] -
Five For Friday, July 29: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Recently published research conducted by the National Pharmaceutical Council, PQA and the University of Rhode Island measured the impact of patient nonadherence to oral anticancer medications. The study findings have been published in the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy. Building on this work, PQA plans to convene national stakeholders to prioritize strategies to improve the quality of care for […] -
Q&A with Razanne Oueini and Jasmine Perry
The PQA Postdoctoral Executive Fellowship helps produce the next generation of leaders in health care quality through a full-time, 12-month program. Executive Fellows collaborate with PQA staff, members and other stakeholders on a variety of initiatives to improve medication use quality. During the fellowship, individuals will expand their skills and experience in project management, quality […] -
Predictors of Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications: The Impact of Out-of-Pocket Costs
Biopharmaceutical innovation has led to an increase in the availability of oral medications to treat cancer. Oral anticancer medications (OAMs) are much more convenient for patients and avoid the inconvenience and administration costs of having to receive treatment at a doctor’s office or outpatient infusion center, allowing patients to self-administer oral medication at home. One […] -
Q&A with PQA Board Vice-Chair Michael Taday
PQA’s Board of Directors represents a diverse group of thought leaders and experts in healthcare, who understand how medication optimization improves patient outcomes and supports a value-based care system. Their expertise helps PQA advance the safe and appropriate use of medicines. This blog is one in a series profiling PQA’s Board members. Michael Taday, PharmD, MBA, […] -
Five For Friday, July 15: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Each month PQA hosts a Quality Forum Webinar which focuses on best practices and emerging trends in medication use quality, medication services and other initiatives that can improve health care quality. Implementation experts, frontline practitioners and thought leaders from PQA staff and member organizations join me to provide insights to our members. You can read below about upcoming webinars, archived materials and […] -
Summer Students Build Medication Use 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 and MPH practicum program. They are adding medication safety, adherence and appropriate use experience to their professional training. We recently invited them to answer five questions […] -
Five For Friday, July 1: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
At PQA, our research develops evidence to support meaningful quality measures, demonstrates the value of medications and pharmacist-provided care, and fosters collaboration within the healthcare system to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and improve medication access. There is a growing focus on SDOH in health care, but little information on how organizations collect and use SDOH data […] -
Quality Forum Review: Increasing Safe Medication Disposal
The PQA Quality Forum Webinar is a regular, recurring series on healthcare quality topics with a focus on medication use and medication services. It is a forum for educating and engaging with PQA members and quality-focused healthcare professionals. PQA’s April 21, 2022, Quality Forum welcomed a panel of experts to discuss the negative consequences of […]
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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