Contact:
EmblemHealth Public Relations Office | Email: press@emblemhealth.com
New York, NY (May 8, 2025) – EmblemHealth, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health insurers, is the recipient of the 2025 Pharmacy Quality Alliance’s (PQA) Quality Improvement Award in recognition of its nearly 38% improvement in key pharmacy quality measures within its Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP).
PQA is a nationally recognized organization that defines performance measures for medication safety, adherence, and appropriate use to promote optimal medication outcomes. PQA’s quality awards are based on performance in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Star Ratings.
In addition to the Quality Improvement Award for Medicare D-SNP, EmblemHealth also saw an over 37% improvement in quality measures across its other Medicare product lines, demonstrating the strength and scalability of its pharmacy quality strategy.
“At EmblemHealth, we are positioned at the center of every interaction our members have with the health care system,” said SVP, Medical Management, and Chief Health Equity Officer, Abdou Bah. “This award highlights the power of coordinated, member-centered care that integrates pharmacists, pharmacy technician specialists, providers, and community partners.”
Through a combination of member engagement, coordinated pharmacy and provider outreach, and the development of meaningful support tools, EmblemHealth is redefining what pharmacy value-based arrangements can achieve.
About EmblemHealth
EmblemHealth is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health insurers, serving members across New York’s diverse communities with a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans for employers, individuals, and families. With a commitment to value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top hospitals and doctors, including its own AdvantageCare Physicians, to deliver quality, affordable, convenient care. At over a dozen EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care locations, members and nonmembers alike have access to community-based health and wellness guidance and resources. For more information, visit emblemhealth.com.