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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, […] -
Five For Friday, April 30: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Welcome to Five For Friday. We are less two weeks away from the 2021 PQA Annual Meeting, May 11-13. Today, April 30, is the last day to receive the discount registration rate. The meeting kicks off with a Town Hall hosted by CEO Micah Cost. He’ll share insights from his first 100 days leading PQA, share his vision for the […] -
Participate in PQA’s Specialty Pharmacy Turnaround Time Study
PQA is investigating the barriers and facilitators of prescription turnaround time in the specialty pharmacy setting. It’s an important issue because prompt treatment initiation is essential for optimal management of complex conditions. Specialty pharmacy prescription turnaround time commonly refers to the time between a specialty pharmacy receiving a new prescription and that prescription being ready […] -
Five For Friday, April 16: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Welcome to the fourth edition of Five For Friday. We are less than one month away from the 2021 PQA Annual Meeting, May 11-13. We’re disappointed we can’t gather in person, but excited about the program we’ve assembled. We’ll present 15 educational sessions that will equip you for success as we emerge from the COVID pandemic. […] -
Education Advisory Council Ensures PQA’s Programs are Timely and Relevant
PQA’s education programs are designed to expand knowledge and develop medication use quality skills. Our Medication Use Quality CE program, our Annual Meeting and the monthly Quality Forum Webinar series are just three of the ways we showcase best practices and novel approaches to improving medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. Pharmacists and other health […] -
Five For Friday, April 2: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
Welcome to the third edition of Five For Friday. As I reflect on my first two months as your CEO, I am pleased to share that my two primary assumptions about PQA have proven to be true. First, our membership is incredibly broad, diverse and essential to PQA’s success. As our members, you are our […] -
Q&A with PQA Board Chair Jerry Penso
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. Jerry Penso, MD, […] -
PQA Welcomes Seven 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 […] -
PQA Performance Measure for Initial Opioid Prescribing for Long Duration Endorsed by NQF
Alexandria, Va. (March 31, 2021) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) performance measure “Initial Opioid Prescribing for Long Duration” has been endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF). The endorsement is part of NQF’s Spring 2020 cycle of measures for Patient Safety and is included in the standing committee’s final report, which was published March 15. […] -
Five For Friday, March 19: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality
The nation’s leading health care organizations come together through PQA to improve medication access, adherence, safety and appropriate use. Our work is essential for high-quality, value-based care. We celebrate our individual and collective efforts to improve patient care and outcomes. This week, we’re sharing three ways our members are addressing the needs of underserved populations in […]
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