In the second of a two-part series, leaders of industry associations present their expectations for pharmacy operators for this year. Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld once observed that “there are known knowns. There are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns. That is to say we know there are some
PQA, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, launched an initiative in 2019 to develop a standardized set of pharmacy performance measures. Our work is in response to calls from our member organizations, including NACDS (the National Association of Chain Drug Stores) and NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association), as well as language in proposed rules issued by the
As we look toward 2023 and a sense of normalcy that has eluded us for the past few years, there are several big things on the horizon to keep an eye on in pharmacy, medication use and high-quality, value-based care. PQA, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, is dedicated to improving safe, effective and appropriate medication use
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) is developing a standard set of pharmacy performance measures that would be appropriate for assessing pharmacy performance and for use in value-based arrangements (VBAs). Pharmacists and pharmacy teams are an essential part of the health care delivery system. As pharmacies expand patient services, they need tools to demonstrate their value.
It’s my pleasure to share insights on the future of health care as the chief executive officer of Pharmacy Quality Alliance. I assumed this role in February 2021, taking over for PQA’s founding CEO, Laura Cranston. It’s an honor to follow her legacy. I joined PQA after serving for more than 12 years at the
