Kaiser Permanente honored for medication safety excellence
OAKLAND, Calif., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the tenth year in a row, Kaiser Permanente has earned the Pharmacy Quality Alliance Excellence in Quality Award for high achievement in medication safety and appropriate use.
- OAKLAND, Calif., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the tenth year in a row, Kaiser Permanente has earned the Pharmacy Quality Alliance Excellence in Quality Award for high achievement in medication safety and appropriate use.
- The Excellence in Quality Award was presented to Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans serving members in the states of California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as Washington, D.C.
"We prioritize medication quality and effectiveness in all the care we provide our members," said Amy Gutierrez, PharmD, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer for Kaiser Permanente. - The Kaiser Permanente Medicare plan in the Northwest earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, CMS' second-highest rating.
- Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health.