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Walgreens, AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy Study of Non-Infused Biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Underscores Importance of Medication Adherence

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study evaluating the use of non-infused biologics in patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrated that patients who are adherent to their non-infused RA biologic medication are more likely to have lower medical costs, odds of hospitalization and length of stay (LOS). AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy, a leading specialty and home delivery pharmacy, and Walgreens, one of the largest drug store chains in the U.S., conducted the retrospective cohort study.

Key Points: 
  • AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy , a leading specialty and home delivery pharmacy, and Walgreens , one of the largest drug store chains in the U.S., conducted the retrospective cohort study .
  • The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) promotes a useful reporting metric of proportion of days covered (PDC) for non-infused biologic medications to treat RA.
  • Renee Baiano, PharmD, CSP , clinical program manager for AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy and an author of the study, says the research findings underscore the importance of patients remaining adherent to their therapy.
  • "Identifying barriers to adherence and educating patients on the importance of taking their medication can increase the patient's chance at disease improvement," says Dr. Baiano.

MHK EARNS HEDIS® SOFTWARE CERTIFICATION FOR FOURTEENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MHK, a leading healthcare technology provider and part of the Hearst Health network, announced today that it has achieved Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) Software Certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance's (NCQA) for CareProminence® 360Measures™. This marks the fourteenth-consecutive year MHK has achieved this certification.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the fourteenth-consecutive year MHK has achieved this certification.
  • "MHK technology is on the cutting edge of value-based transformation, connecting quality to care management."
  • It is why we do what we do," commented Polina Vaserman, vice president of product management at MHK.
  • The level of risk may also warrant outreach directly to the provider(s) and/or prescriber(s) involved in the member's care.

Quantum-South identifies alternatives to boost Amerijet International's Cargo Load Factor by up to 30% with cutting-edge solution

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The project concentrated on leveraging aircraft loading optimization to enhance cargo load factor and revenue per flight.

Key Points: 
  • The project concentrated on leveraging aircraft loading optimization to enhance cargo load factor and revenue per flight.
  • Quantum-South's solution was seamlessly integrated with Amerijet's cargo management system, powered by the SmartKargo backend application, further enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of cargo operations.
  • The innovative solution identified loading alternatives that increased payload by up to 30% and volume by up to 76%.
  • The company also plans to explore automated planning of areas such as oversize cargo, consolidated cargo, bulk cargo space, and B757 configurations.

Moda Health Expands Offerings, Brings Large Group Plans to Idaho

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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“We were excited last year to begin offering Idaho more choice,” says Jason Gootee, VP of Sales & Strategic Market Development at Moda.

Key Points: 
  • “We were excited last year to begin offering Idaho more choice,” says Jason Gootee, VP of Sales & Strategic Market Development at Moda.
  • To help deliver on this promise, Moda Health focuses on:
    Helping members get the care they need: Moda Health combines its robust Idaho networks in Treasure Valley, South Central Idaho and Southeast Idaho with a national network to support today’s workforce.
  • Tools to help improve health and wellness: Moda Health offers tools, discounts, coaching and care programs that put members in the driver seat of their health.
  • There are no phone trees for Moda Health, just access to experts that care and are ready to guide and help.

Kroger Health Donates $100,000 to Support Pharmacy Quality Alliance Efforts to Develop Standard Pharmacy Performance Measures

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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has made a $100,000 donation to the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) to assist in the development of standard pharmacy performance measures.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has made a $100,000 donation to the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) to assist in the development of standard pharmacy performance measures.
  • "Kroger Health is proud to support the development of pharmacy-level quality measures, which are necessary to facilitate fair and equitable payment for value-based pharmacist care services."
  • PQA's highimpact measures demonstrate the importance of pharmacistprovided care in improving chronic disease outcomes and critical areas of public health.
  • "Kroger Health's investment will enable us to further advance our efforts to develop and pilot high-impact pharmacy performance measures in value-based care and other quality programs, with a shared goal of improving patient health outcomes."

211 LA Receives L.A. County's Gold Eagle Award

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 211 LA was one of 13 county agencies recently named a recipient of the coveted Gold Eagle Award at the 35th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony held Oct. 12 at the Music Center. Under the direction of the L.A. County Department of Public Health, 211 LA and its partners responded to the needs of more than 2 million residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 211 LA was one of 13 county agencies recently named a recipient of the coveted Gold Eagle Award at the 35th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony held Oct. 12 at the Music Center.
  • Under the direction of the L.A. County Department of Public Health, 211 LA and its partners responded to the needs of more than 2 million residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The combined efforts of the organizations were acknowledged with the top award presented by the Productivity and Quality Commission, which recognizes innovative and best practices developed by county employees and their community agencies like 211 LA.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for this award, which underscores the critical and impactful role 211 LA plays in the lives of the county's most vulnerable residents," said 211 LA Executive Director Maribel Marin.

Moda Health Brings Innovative Health Insurance Options to Idaho

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Idahoans soon will have exciting new options for their medical insurance as Moda Health brings to the Gem State a wide range of its evidence-based plans, innovative programs and signature customer service.

Key Points: 
  • Idahoans soon will have exciting new options for their medical insurance as Moda Health brings to the Gem State a wide range of its evidence-based plans, innovative programs and signature customer service.
  • Founded in the Northwest almost 70 years ago, Moda Health currently serves communities in Oregon, Alaska, and Texas.
  • PQA is delighted to enter into a partnership with Moda Health that will bring more options to insurance plan purchasers throughout Southeast Idaho, says Brock Merrill, Executive Director of PQA.
  • The Moda family of enterprises includes Moda Health, Ardon Health, Arrow Dental, Astra Practice Partners, BenefitHelp Solutions, Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, Emerging Health, Moda Assurance Company, ODS Community Dental, OHSU Health IDS, and Summit Health.

FHQ: Turning thousands into millions for Saskatchewan Indigenous communities

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Indigenous investment firm, File Hills Qu'appelle (FHQ) Developments, sells software testing assets at a 1,150 per cent return.

Key Points: 
  • Indigenous investment firm, File Hills Qu'appelle (FHQ) Developments, sells software testing assets at a 1,150 per cent return.
  • REGINA, SK, Aug. 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Indigenous investment firm FHQTC Developments Ltd. (FHQ) announced the sale of its IT services business PLATO Sask to leading national IT services provider PQA.
  • "Today's sale illustrates the incredible growth FHQ Developments has achieved in the last five years due to the effectiveness of our business model.
  • Our decisions are made to create the greatest economic benefits for our communities, while staying true to our Indigenous value systems," said Thomas Benjoe, President and CEO of FHQ.

Navitus Health Solutions Earns Sixth Pharmacy Quality Alliance Award for High Achievement in Medication Quality Measures

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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For the sixth year in a row, Navitus Health Solutions , a full pass-through pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), has received the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Laura Cranston Excellence in Quality Award for its prescription drug plan (PDP), Navitus MedicareRx.

Key Points: 
  • For the sixth year in a row, Navitus Health Solutions , a full pass-through pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), has received the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Laura Cranston Excellence in Quality Award for its prescription drug plan (PDP), Navitus MedicareRx.
  • Navitus is one of only twelve healthcare organizations nationwide to receive PQAs Excellence in Quality Award for PDPs this year.
  • Navitus Health Solutions, owned by SSM Health and Costco Wholesale Corporation, is a disruptive industry alternative to traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) models.
  • Follow Navitus on Twitter and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on all the latest pharmacy benefit news, information and expert analysis.

Pinnacle Quality Assurance Offering Support to Many of the Over 300,000 Defense Contractors Facing the New 2025 CMMC Compliance Deadline

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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CMMC is a new mandate for implementing cybersecurity standards across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Key Points: 
  • CMMC is a new mandate for implementing cybersecurity standards across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
  • The CMMC is a framework of various cybersecurity standards and best practices that is a requirement for government contractors working with the US Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Failure of DoD contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, to become compliant with CMMC, will result in their inability to bid on future DoD contracts.
  • Pinnacle Quality Assurance (PQA) has provided ISO consulting to the aerospace, medical, and manufacturing industries for over 17 years.