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PQA-Supported Research Examines Cost Barriers to Medication Access and Adherence
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) developed the “Medication Access Framework for Quality Measurement” to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) that hinder patient medication access and contribute to poor health outcomes. Released in March 2019, the framework identifies seven key areas patients encounter while accessing medications and the structural, financial and personal barriers patients […] -
PQA Accepting Applications for Student and Post-Graduate Programs for 2022-2023
PQA has expanded its student and professional programs this year, including the addition of the MPH Practicum Program. PQA’s student and professional programs provide value experience in project management and communication. All students and early-career professionals gain valuable experience in healthcare quality, measure development and stewardship, research and education in a non-profit association setting. PQA works with each learner to align their experience with desired career goals and interests. […] -
The Business Case: Paying to Addressing Social Determinants of Health
PQA hosted a November 2019 national forum, Caring for the Whole Patient, to showcase emerging best practices to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) and the role of pharmacists. Building on the forum and PQA’s other work, PQA is developing an SDOH Resource Guide and accepting contributions for the first edition through September 30. This is […] -
Five for Friday, September 17: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
PQA has developed a new, 3-hour continuing education (CE) course, “Measuring Quality to Improve HIV Medication Use.” The course can be taken independently or as part of PQA’s 15-hour Medication Use Quality online CE and certificate program. The course provides advanced training on HIV-related measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. […] -
Caring for the Whole Patient: Diverse Care Settings
PQA hosted a November 2019 national forum, Caring for the Whole Patient, to showcase emerging best practices to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) and the role of pharmacists. Building on the forum and PQA’s other work, PQA is developing an SDOH Resource Guide and accepting contributions for the first edition through September 30. This is […] -
Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Different Populations
PQA hosted a November 2019 national forum, Caring for the Whole Patient, to showcase emerging best practices to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) and the role of pharmacists. Building on the forum and PQA’s other work, PQA is developing an SDOH Resource Guide and accepting contributions for the first edition through September 30. […] -
Measuring Quality to Improve HIV Medication Use: A New Continuing Education Course
Addressing a Quality Improvement Need HIV is a complex disease, and prevention and treatment of HIV have been promoted through widespread public health campaigns. Despite clinical training, HIV treatment and prevention is commonplace among didactic curricula and continuing education. This course is unique in its approach of integrating quality measurement and HIV treatment and prevention by helping the learner better understand how their practice […] -
PQA Offers New Continuing Education Course on Measuring Quality to Improve HIV Medication Use
3-Hour Course is Accredited for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses and Physicians Alexandria, Va. (September 8, 2021) – Safe, appropriate use of medication is an essential part of high-quality care that improves patient outcomes and healthcare affordability. To help healthcare professionals implement effective quality improvement programs for HIV medication use, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has developed a new, 3-hour continuing education (CE) course, “Measuring Quality to Improve HIV Medication Use.” The course can be taken independently or […] -
The Importance of SDOH and Pharmacist Intervention
PQA is investigating the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on pharmacy and medication access by using a multi-stakeholder perspective to analyze current gaps in knowledge and interventions that currently exist in pharmacy settings. Social determinants of health (SDOH) have gained increasing recognition in the healthcare field, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus […] -
Melissa Castora-Binkley Joins PQA as Senior Director of Research
Alexandria, Va. (September 2, 2021) – Melissa Castora-Binkley, PhD, has joined the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) team as Senior Director of Research. She will lead PQA’s research to support better medication use and high-quality care. PQA research advances medication use quality by developing evidence to support meaningful quality measures, demonstrating the value of medications and pharmacist-provided […]
PQA In the News
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Making Medication Management Services Measurable and Visible
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PQA’s quality roadmap: Micah Cost on the next era of medication quality measurement
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Focusing Quality Measures on Outcomes and Patient Experience
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Value-Based Pharmacy Model Helps Boost Care Quality
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PQA presents Quality Awards to 10 Medicare plan contracts for high achievement in medication quality measures
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