PQA is a non-profit organization with 250 diverse members across healthcare. Our members include community and specialty pharmacy organizations, pharmacists and other healthcare providers, pharmacies, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, life sciences, technology vendors, government agencies, health information technology partners, researchers, accrediting organizations and academia.
New organizations regularly join PQA throughout the year. This blog recognizes seven organizations that have joined PQA since November:
- Bayer US Pharmaceuticals
- Bell Rexall Pharmacy
- Capital Rx
- Carebook Technologies
- Mercer University College of Pharmacy
- Premera Blue Cross
- Upstate University Hospital
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Below is more information on each of our new members and a link to their website.
Bayer US Pharmaceuticals is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to benefit people by supporting efforts to overcome the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development, and the Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. Learn more: bayer.com
Bell Rexall Pharmacy is a certified 340-B pharmacy and offers comprehensive solutions for home healthcare providers and adult day care centers. Bell Pharmacy also partners with drug manufacturers in limited distribution agreements and serves as a regional distribution partner for several national pharmacy “hub” services. Bell Pharmacy is licensed to ship to most states and also owns and operates AmSTAR Medical Transportation, a non-emergency ambulance/medical transport company. This partnership provides a unique, “one-provider” solution to caregivers serving patients with multiple healthcare needs. Learn more: bellpharmacycamden.com
Capital Rx is a next generation pharmacy benefits manager, overseeing prescription benefit plans on behalf of employers, unions, and government entities. Determined to transform an outdated model, Capital Rx's mission is to change the way prescription benefits are priced and administered in the United States, unlocking enduring social change. Capital Rx delivers data-driven insights and actionable strategies that reduce costs, while improving patient outcomes. Its commitment to innovation, technology and service is the reason why Capital Rx is among the fastest-growing PBMs in the country. Learn more: cap-rx.com
Carebook Technologies creates engaging, customer-centric digital solutions for pharmacies, insurance providers, governments, and employers. From a foundation of health expertise and a core, "people-first" philosophy, Carebook offers turn-key, modular, connected systems that can be white-labeled to increase revenue, engagement, and health outcomes. It offers powerful medication adherence solutions to improve patient adherence. Learn more: carebook.com
Mercer University College of Pharmacy is the No. 1 private pharmacy school in the Southeast, according to 2016 and 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Mercer continues its rich history, tradition of excellence, and legacy of caring by offering quality degree programs that provide students with the necessary education and skills for their careers in pharmacy. The college’s motto, “A Tradition of Excellence, a Legacy of Caring,” frames its philosophy of providing excellent academic programs in an environment where every student matters and every person counts. Learn more: pharmacy.mercer.edu
Premera Blue Cross is a leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, providing comprehensive health benefits and tailored services to about 2 million people, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. It provides comprehensive, tailored services that include innovative programs focused on wellness and prevention, disease management, and patient safety. Premera’s networks include thousands of doctors, healthcare providers, and hospitals. Premera is a not-for-profit, independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Learn more: www.premera.com
Upstate University Hospital is a non-profit, teaching hospital located in Syracuse, N.Y., and part of the Upstate Health System, as the flagship hospital in the system. University Hospital has long held the distinction of caring for the most seriously ill and injured in the state. Upstate University Hospital's Pharmacy Department is a vibrant organization recognized nationally for its dedicated staff, advanced clinical practice, patient safety initiatives, strong partnership with clinicians, outstanding teaching and clinical training programs. Learn more: www.upstate.edu/pharmacy