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Five For Friday, June 11: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Welcome to Five For Friday! The 2021 PQA Annual Meeting marked my 100th day as CEO on May 12. During the meeting, I shared my thoughts on PQA’s future. My three-part vision has been shaped through many discussions with our Board of Directors, our members and our staff, and I am excited to share this with […] -
Setting the Course for PQA’s Future
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” That sage wisdom imparted by John Muir, the renowned 19th century mountaineer, naturalist and father of the National Parks is a perfect statement for reflecting on the future for PQA. PQA will continue to develop and steward health plan […] -
Q&A with PQA Chief Quality and Innovation Officer Lisa Hines
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 support better medication use and high-quality care. This blog is one in a series profiling PQA’s staff. Lisa Hines, PharmD, CPHQ, is PQA’s Chief Quality and Innovation […] -
University of Southern California Team Wins PQA’s 2021 Healthcare Quality Innovation Challenge
Alexandria, Va. (May 24, 2021) – The University of Southern California (USC) has won the fourth annual Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Healthcare Quality Innovation Challenge (HQIC), a national collegiate competition where student teams present technology-enabled solutions to improve healthcare quality. USC was one of three finalists to present a solution to a panel of judges. The […] -
Five For Friday, May 14: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Welcome to Five For Friday. The 2021 PQA Annual Meeting took place this week and it was a resounding success! Over three days, hundreds of PQA members gathered to learn, network and engage. The depth and quality of the presentations and the insights shared through panel discussions and Q&A sessions was fantastic — and that’s […] -
PQA Presents Quality Awards to 16 Medicare Plan Contracts for High Achievement in Medication Quality Measures Based on CMS’ Medicare Star Ratings
Awards Honor Excellence and Improvement in Overall Star Ratings and PQA Medication Measures Alexandria, Va. (May 13, 2021) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has recognized 16 Medicare plan contracts with a Laura Cranston Excellence in Quality or Quality Improvement Award for high achievement or significant improvement in PQA measures of medication safety and appropriate use. The […] -
PQA & CPF Announce 2021 Community Pharmacy Innovation in Quality Awards
Awards Honor an Individual and Community Pharmacy for Innovative, Pioneering Practices Alexandria, Va. (May 13, 2021) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) and the Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF) announced today the recipients of the 2021 Community Pharmacy Innovation in Quality (CPIQ) Awards. The awards honor an individual and a community pharmacy, whose innovative practices have improved […] -
Ten Great Things to Do at the PQA Annual Meeting
The PQA Annual Meeting is next week, Tuesday, May 11, through Thursday, May 13, with a companion Research Symposium on Monday, May 17. This year’s meeting has more than 50 educational, networking and entertainment sessions or events. You can register at any time to attend and, if you miss any sessions, they’re available to all […] -
Elevating the Patient Voice in Quality
PQA is committed to patient-centered principles, including health equity, in our work to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. Our commitment is on display next Wednesday, May 12, in our Annual Meeting general session on “Equity in Medication Use Quality.” We will hear directly from Deen Allen, an African American man and multiple sclerosis […] -
PQA Announces Leadership Appointments and Staff Promotions
Alexandria, Va. (May 4, 2021) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) announced two senior leadership appointments and additional promotions today to support its work as the nation’s preeminent medication use quality organization. Key changes, which are effective May 1, include the promotion of Lisa Hines, PharmD, CPHQ, to Chief Quality and Innovation Officer and Richard Schmitz, […]
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