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PQA Is Launching a Blog
PQA is launching a blog. It’s a new information channel to keep you updated on our work — in measure development, research, education and convening. We will share new information, additional commentaries and context for our initiatives to improve medication safety and appropriate use. If you have suggestions for topics, let us know: communications@PQAalliance.org. Also, […] -
Addressing Health Access and Social Determinants of Health
by Micah Cost, PharmD, MS As we celebrate Black History Month, I am reminded of one experience that had a profound impact on my view of health access and the pharmacist’s role in addressing medication use quality through team-based care. In December 2016, I had an opportunity to travel to Los Angeles to spend a few days learning from barber Eric […] -
PQA CEO Micah Cost: A Message to Our Members
Micah Cost, PharmD, MS, is PQA’s CEO. Today begins his third week leading the organization. This blog features the message he shared with PQA members on February 1, his first day in charge. Follow Cost and PQA on Twitter for more insights on the organization’s daily work to improve medication use quality. Greetings PQA members! […] -
PQA and CRISP Partner to Map PQA Opioid Measures for Use in PDMPs
Four PQA measures will be adapted to leverage state prescription drug monitoring programs Alexandria, Va. (February 11, 2020) – PQA is partnering with the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) to map four PQA opioid measures so they can leverage Maryland’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data. The partnership addresses provisions of the SUPPORT […] -
PQA Endorses Three New Pharmacy Performance Measures
Measures Evaluate Adherence for Medication Treatment of Hypertension, Cholesterol and HIV Alexandria, Va. (February 6, 2020) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), through a majority vote of its members, has endorsed three new pharmacy performance measures that evaluate adherence for medication treatment of hypertension, cholesterol and HIV. Medication adherence in these therapeutic areas remains suboptimal, and […] -
PQA Retires Six Health Plan Performance Measures
Minimizing Measurement Burden Through Responsible Stewardship Alexandria, Va. (February 6, 2020) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), through a majority vote of its members, has retired six health plan performance measures. Measures can be retired due to lack of use, lack of opportunity for meaningful improvement, changes in clinical guidelines or the development of newer, more […] -
Pharmacy Quality Alliance Appoints 2020 Board and Executive Committee
Leaders from Diverse Healthcare Professions, Organizations and Industries Guide PQA Alexandria, Va. (January 22, 2020) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Board of Directors approved its 2020 Executive Committee and appointed two new members to the 21-member Board during its 2019 fourth quarter meeting. The appointments were effective January 1. “PQA’s Board represents a diverse group […] -
Reid Kiser Joins PQA Team to Lead Performance Measurement and Research
Alexandria, Va. (January 13, 2020) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) is pleased to announce that Reid Kiser has joined its team as Senior Vice President of Performance Measurement and Research. He will align PQA’s performance measurement and research work and lead the organization’s effort to integrate meaningful clinical data into quality measures, as we move […] -
PQA Has Developed Three New Pharmacy Performance Measures, Comments Sought
New Measures are First Step Toward a Standard Set of Pharmacy Measures Alexandria, Va. (December 18, 2019) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has developed three new pharmacy performance measures as the first step in a multi-year effort to develop a standard set of measures that would be appropriate for use in accountability and value-based programs. […] -
PQA and NPC Seek Research Proposals to Address Medication Access Barriers
Awards of $50,000-$100,000 Will Be Made for Short-Term Research Projects Alexandria, Va. (November 19, 2019) – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) and the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) announced today a request for proposals (RFP) for research projects that address barriers to medication access. The organizations are interested in commissioning research that explores quality measurement targeting improved […]
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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