Quality of Care

Quality of care in managed care pharmacy ensures patients receive safe, effective, and efficient treatment. Our resources focus on improving medication use, adherence to clinical guidelines, and patient outcomes to achieve the best health results. Explore our tools and guidelines

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AMCP Partnership Forum: Fostering Collaboration Between Patients and Payers to Help Produce Better Health Outcomes

AMCP's most recent Partnership Forum drew participants from a range of backgrounds and perspectives to discuss the value of collaboration between health plans/payers and patient advocacy organizations in managed care pharmacy decision-making. Senior VP of Professional and Government Affairs Jennifer Mathieu shares key insights and takeaways from the event.
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Is It Time to Replace The Star Ratings Adherence Measures?

Measures of medication adherence to noninsulin diabetes medications (NIDM), statins, and renin angiotensin system antagonists (RASA) have been continuously used in the star ratings program since 2012. Adherence to these treatments is undoubtedly important. However, the consistent use of these measures in the star ratings program over time has limitations.

Member Benefit — Medication Use Quality Continuing Education Program

In partnership with the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), AMCP is offering a Medication Use Quality continuing education program. The program provides advanced training on quality measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence, and appropriate use. Participants can earn 15 accredited continuing education hours through the program. AMCP members receive a discount. 
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