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PQA’s Pharmacy Measure Development Action Plan
by Richard Schmitz PQA is developing a set of standard pharmacy performance measures that would be appropriate for pharmacy accountability. This work began in early 2019 in response to interest from our members and policymakers in standard measures to evaluate the quality of pharmacies and assess pharmacist-provided care and pharmacy-based services. The focus of PQA’s […] -
PQA Offers Medication Use Quality Continuing Education Program
by Richard Schmitz PQA offers a new online continuing education and certificate program on Medication Use Quality. The program provides advanced training on quality measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses and physicians can earn 15 accredited continuing education hours through the program. The program empowers healthcare […] -
PQA Launches 2020-21 Healthcare Quality Innovation Challenge
National Collegiate Competition Open to Students at All U.S. Schools of Pharmacy Alexandria, Va. (August 5, 2020) – The PQA Healthcare Quality Innovation Challenge (HQIC) is an annual national collegiate competition where student teams present technology-enabled solutions to improve healthcare quality. With the support of a faculty or pharmacy professional mentor, participating student teams develop a […] -
Quality Forum Review: Telehealth: Advancing Care During Pandemics and Beyond
by Emily Brock 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. Interest in telehealth has skyrocketed with the COVID-19 and many advocates hope it will […] -
Healthcare Organizations Call on Policymakers to Help Americans Obtain Needed Care from Pharmacists
Pharmacist-provided care, as a part of patient-centered team-based care, has an important role to play in improving access to care, patient experiences and health outcomes. The COVID crisis has multiplied the importance and urgency of access to high-quality care, especially among vulnerable populations and individuals with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions. These […] -
Q&A with PQA Executive Fellow Chris Kotschevar
Chris Kotschevar is the 2020-21 PQA Executive Fellow. He is a PharmD graduate from South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Kotschevar joined PQA in June and has hit the ground running, helping to finalize and launch projects such as PQA’s Medication Use Quality continuing education and certificate program and the […] -
National Healthcare Leaders Collaborate with PQA to Evaluate the Impact of Pharmacist-Provided Care
Collaboration focused on evaluating medication use and pharmacist-driven outcomes in patients with diabetes Alexandria, Va. (July 27, 2020) – Humana (NYSE: HUM), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Walgreens (Nasdaq: WBA) are collaborating with the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-provided care on medication use, health and economic outcomes in patients with diabetes. The […] -
PQA Launches Medication Use Quality Continuing Education Program
15-Hour Continuing Education Certificate Accredited for Pharmacists, Nurses and Physicians Alexandria, Va. (June 22, 2020) – 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, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has developed Medication Use Quality, an online continuing […] -
PQA Launches Medication Use Quality Continuing Education Program
15-Hour Continuing Education Certificate Accredited for Pharmacists, Nurses and Physicians Alexandria, Va. (June 22, 2020) – 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, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has developed Medication Use Quality, an online continuing […] -
PQA and NPC Fund Two Research Projects to Address Medication Access Barriers
Projects will study the impact of socioeconomic factors and tools on patient access Alexandria, Va. (June 24, 2020) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) and the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) today announced two research grants to address barriers patients face in accessing needed medications. Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Rhode Island […]
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