Currently, pharmacists are not recognized as eligible providers under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA); however, pharmacists are essential members in the patient care team. PQA is working to identify several CPIAs in which pharmacists can collaborate with eligible providers under MACRA and integrate themselves into existing practice settings.
PQA Leadership Summit - November 17 & 18 in Arlington, Virginia
PQA's Leadership Summit, taking place on November 17-18 at the Ritz-Carlton in Arlington, Virginia, is fast approaching. This members only meeting is by invitation, with over 150 healthcare executives and thought leaders coming together to discuss current and emerging challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The sessions are designed to be highly interactive and strategic. For more information, please contact Jackie Green at jgreen@PQAalliance.org.
PQA is contributing evidence to the impact of medication synchronization on medication adherence and outcomes through a series of research and demonstration projects going into 2017.
The inaugural class of PQA-CVS Health Foundation Scholars has been announced! The PQA-CVS Health Foundation Scholars program is a new initiative designed to foster student interest in performance measurement and quality improvement.
The Measure Development Teams (MDTs) and Task Forces have been meeting monthly via webinar, and the Stakeholder Advisory Panels (SAPs) have been meeting every other month since March. Additionally, the Risk Adjustment Advisory Panel, Implementation Advisory Panel, Measure Update Panel and Quality Metrics Expert Panel have been meeting regularly to continue their work. A recap of activities completed year-to-date is provided.
