EQUIPP® Refresh Notice -March 15, 2022
Performance Data Date Range
The latest dataset was made available in EQUIPP® as of March 15, 2022. This dataset now includes 6-month performance information based off of prescription drug claims from August 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022.
YTD Date Range: not available
Year to Date reporting is not calculated in March. This reporting period will resume in May 2022. In addition, this means Outlier Files will not include outliers for the Year-to-Date measurement period. Year-to-Date outlier files will also not be provided during these months.
Influenza Immunization Date Range:
June 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022
Influenza Performance Update:
The Influenza Vaccination measure is now available. The data will reflect immunizations provided between June 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022. This performance data available is anticipated to resume and will be hosted by the Humana Quality Network.
The latest CDC flu report for March 2nd, 2022, shows influenza activity in the United States continues across the country, with some parts of the U.S. seeing increases in activity compared to last week.
Current Influenza Immunization performance data date range: June 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
For more Immunization Measure information including an educational video and user
guide, please visit our website at https://www.pharmacyquality.com/immunizations/
What's New in March EQUIPP®
YTD Date Range: not available
Year to Date reporting is not calculated in March. This reporting period will resume in May 2022. In addition, this means Outlier Files will not include outliers for the Year-to-Date measurement period. Year-to-Date outlier files will also not be provided during these months.
New! PQS Summary of Pharmacy/Medication-Related Updates in the CY2023 Advance Notice
PQS has summarized the Calendar Year 2023 Advance Notice as it pertains to pharmacy and medication-related updates. Topics include patient experience/complaints and access, and Part C and various Part D measure changes of interest. It is now available for download.
PQS Trend Report for 2021 Focuses on COVID-19’s Impact on Pharmacy Claims and Community Pharmacy Access
Download the latest Industry Trend Report in Pharmacy Quality to read how the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) likely factored into the impact on prescription claim utilization and access to community pharmacies throughout last year.
PQS and TRC Healthcare Offer Continuing Education Credit through the Quality Corner Show Podcast
As we get closer to the holiday season, it is great time to knock out some continuing education (CE) credit. PQS and TRC Healthcare have teamed up to offer six podcast episodes that qualify for CE credit.
There are currently four episodes available.
PQS Quality Corner Show Podcast
Quality Corner Show Podcast Highlights BP Screenings and Hypertension Management in American Heart Month Episodes
During February 2022, the Quality Corner Show released three episodes related to managing hypertension and blood pressure checks in pharmacy. Listen to them using the links below:
The PQS Quality Corner Show podcast focuses on everything quality in the world of pharmacy and patient care. The series is available through all major podcast platforms. Visit https://pharmacyquality.buzzsprout.com/ or via the PQS website.
More EQUIPP® Webinars are Coming!
Don't worry if you missed our latest webinar! PQS will continue hosting EQUIPP® webinars. Keep an eye on your inbox for emails for our next event and how to register.
Quality Improvement Table for Pharmacies
Reminder: Access the Quality Improvement Program Table for each measure by clicking on the "Analyze Performance" button found beneath each performance score.
This table is found at the very bottom of the screen as you scroll down and displays program specific scores and details - including program goals, pharmacy performance percentile rank and program details (further details are found by hovering over the question mark icon next to the program name).