|
Cervical Cancer: Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment Options and Outcomes |
|
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- CCMC - General
- NBC-HWC
- ASWB
|
|
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionCervical cancer remains a worldwide pandemic. In 2018, there were an estimated 570,000 new cases and 311,000 deaths worldwide, making it the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women. In low human development index settings, cervical cancer ranks second to breast cancer in incidence and mortality among women. |
|
Patient Experience and Satisfaction: Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) and Health Outcome Survey (HOS) |
|
|
|
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionThe Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) utilize the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) and Health Outcome Survey (HOS) surveys to understand better patients' perceptions of their experience with providers, health care systems, prescription drug services and health status. Medicare Advantage contracts are required to participate in the surveys, which are administered by vendors certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the CMS. |
|
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Utilizing Personalized Treatments and Addressing Health |
- Disease Management
- Health Equity
|
- AAPC
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- CCMC - General
- ASWB
|
11/30/2021 |
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic, X-linked, progressive, muscle-wasting disorder. Utilizing personalized treatments and emerging therapy approaches have shown real promise in its treatment, but inequities in health care are contributing to inferior outcomes for some individuals with DMD. This activity will discuss emerging therapies for DMD and the importance of incorporating a personalized interprofessional care plan, along with the role of health disparities and how these impacts access to care and outcomes for these individuals. |
|
Supporting Resiliency in Older Adults: A Focus on Life’s Purpose |
- Behavioral health
- Health Equity
- Older Adults
|
- AAPC
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- CCMC - General
- NAB
- ASWB
|
11/09/2021 |
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionResilience (the ability to bounce back from difficult experiences) and purpose in life (PIL) (having goals, a sense of direction and a feeling that there is meaning to present and past life) can be associated with positive health outcomes among older adults. These outcomes include increased longevity, improved mood and mental health and maintenance of physical independence and mobility. |
|
The Pandemic-Related Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Delivery: 2022 and Beyond |
|
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- ASWB
|
11/10/2021 |
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionThe negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of the U.S. population have been well established; for many, life has been defined as “pre-COVID” and “post-COVID.” The effects of the pandemic on behavioral health care and the delivery of mental health services have also been significant, prompting tremendous change within the delivery system. |
|
Why Do Smart People Make Mistakes? The Answers Are Worthy of a Nobel Prize |
|
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- ASWB
|
10/13/2021 |
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionClinical decision-making is an automatic process that is often overlooked when we as humans and health care professionals (HCPs) scrutinize the outcomes of our clinical strategies when we strive to address health care issues. Increasing awareness of the recognized aspects of the decision-making process can assist with problem-solving, improve optimal judgement, and increase the speed and effectiveness of our cognitive processes and decisions. |
|
Advance Your Skills in Supporting the Family Caregiver |
|
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- CCMC - General
- NAB
- ASWB
|
|
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionBeing a caregiver is a stressful and demanding job. Maintaining a caregiver’s well-being is essential to avoid burnout. Resources are designed to help caregivers in need of information, advice and emotional support while they are providing long-term care. This activity will discuss the role of the caregiver, identify barriers to caregiving, establish strategies to support the caregiver and determine available support resources to assist in maintaining the caregiver’s well-being. |
|
Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding Gene Therapy and Addressing Health Disparities |
- Disease Management
- Health Equity
|
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- CCMC - General
- ASWB
|
|
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionSickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder caused by a gene mutation that leads to the production of abnormal hemoglobin that distorts red blood cells into a crescent or sickle shape. Complications of SCD are lifelong and can be life threatening. New gene therapies promise a potential cure for SCD by subtly altering the genetic information in cells. Health disparities and limited resources among individuals with SCD, particularly in low-income and rural communities, are challenging and can lead to limited access to SCD centers and worse outcomes. |
|
Living-Donor Liver Transplant for Patients with Liver Cancer |
- Disease Management
- Managed care
- Oncology
- Transplantation
|
- AAPC
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- CCMC - General
- ASWB
|
10/20/2021 |
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionLiving-donor liver transplants are life-saving treatments that can greatly decrease transplant waitlist times for recipients and allow donors to meaningfully contribute to others’ lives. |
|
Complex Medical Conditions in Children: Utilizing Personalized Treatments and Addressing Health Disparities |
- Disease Management
- Health Equity
|
- AAPC
- ACPE - Pharmacist
- ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
- AMA
- ANCC
- APA
- Attendance
- CCMC - General
- ASWB
|
10/26/2021 |
$0.00 |
Activity descriptionSocial determinants of health (SDoH), which include such factors as health care access, education level, social environment, and income, play a strong role in individuals’ physical and mental well-being, influence the development of chronic disease states and impact both short- and long-term health outcomes. |
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Forward