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Title	Category	Credit	Event date	Cost
Health in the Midst of Adversity: Cardiovascular Risk and Resilience in the Black Community	Disease Management	ACPE - Pharmacist ACPE - Pharmacy Technician AMA ANCC APA Attendance ASWB		$0.00	Activity descriptionThe incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have continued to decrease in recent years, but disparities in CVD risk, prevalence and outcomes still exist in Black communities. Contributing factors to these disparities include ethnic and racial inequalities, social determinants of health (SDOH; e.g., socioeconomic status, education levels and access to care) and negative psychological factors including discrimination, stress and mental health issues.
Behavioral Health Identification, Treatment and Referral in Primary Care-Part One: Depression and Follow-up After Higher Levels of Care	Behavioral health	AMA ANCC Attendance		$0.00	Activity descriptionDepression significantly impacts both mental and physical health and can result in serious long-term morbidities. Screening tools are routinely used in clinical practice for measurement-based treatment decisions and adjustments. HEDIS serves as a standard measurement tool for comparing performance with a focus on quality improvements. This activity will explain HEDIS measures related to the treatment of depression and the referral process for behavioral health treatment.
ReadyMed Podcast: Urgent Medical Care, Part IV	Disease Management Managed care Wellness	AMA ANCC Attendance		$0.00	Activity description This podcast is part of a four-part series. In this month’s podcast, participants will hear experts discuss key issues such as the thorough evaluation and differential diagnoses of night sweats through assessment for warning signs and symptoms, determining patient candidacy for outpatient treatment of very-low-risk pulmonary embolism, and the success rates of loop drainage versus the standard treatment approach to skin abscesses, particularly in pediatric patients.
Cystic Fibrosis: Utilizing Personalized Treatments and Addressing Health Disparities	Disease Management Health Equity	ACPE - Pharmacist ACPE - Pharmacy Technician AMA ANCC APA Attendance CCMC - General ASWB		$0.00	Activity descriptionCystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Guidelines are available to assist health care professionals (HCPs) and caregivers in evaluating and monitoring individuals, detecting complications and preventing clinical deterioration. Despite this, disparities are found in the management and outcome of individuals with CF.
Achieving Value-Based Care: The Role of Oncology Clinical Pathways	Oncology	ACPE - Pharmacist ACPE - Pharmacy Technician AMA ANCC Attendance CCMC - General		$0.00	Activity descriptionOncology clinical pathways are defined by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) as detailed, evidence-based treatment protocols for specific disease types and stages that deliver high-quality cancer care. With the rapid approval of new anticancer therapies, along with the rising cost of cancer care, pathways serve a critical role in the delivery of high-quality and high-value cancer treatments while reducing unwarranted variation in care.
Threading the Needle: Practical Considerations in the Modern, Evidence-based Management of Type 2 Diabetes	Disease Management	ACPE - Pharmacist ACPE - Pharmacy Technician AMA ANCC APA Attendance ASWB		$0.00	Activity descriptionThe development of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a disease that affects more than 30 million individuals in the United States, is influenced by a number of risk factors, genetic predisposition and multiple health behaviors. The focus of medical care for individuals with T2D includes formulating an individualized treatment plan that balances control of blood sugar levels, reduces risks for cardiovascular and microvascular complications and optimizes medication regimens.
ReadyMed Podcast: Urgent Medical Care, Part II	Disease Management Managed care Wellness	AMA ANCC Attendance		$0.00	Activity description This podcast is part of a four-part series. In this month’s podcast, participants will hear experts discuss key aspects of diagnosis and treatment for such conditions as syncope, migraine, acute appendicitis, functional pain syndrome, pediatric concussion, the “pothole sign,” blown pupil, and neurological symptoms. The utilization of appropriate diagnostic imaging for acute pain associated with neck/back conditions and appendicitis will be reviewed.
Optimal Care—Combining Evidence and Technology to Drive Quality and Eliminate Low-Value Care	Disease Management	ACPE - Pharmacist ACPE - Pharmacy Technician AMA ANCC APA Attendance ASWB		$0.00	Activity description
Understanding and Preventing Burnout: Improving Health Care Outcomes	Behavioral health Wellness	AMA ANCC APA Attendance ASWB		$0.00	Activity descriptionBurnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion that can be caused by excessive and prolonged stress. In the last decade, it has become apparent that burnout among health care professionals (HCPs) is increasing. Health care has experienced major challenges in long working hours, high and sometimes unsustainable productivity goals and greater overall difficulty in maintaining work-life balance; all of these are precursors of HCP burnout.
Diabetic Kidney Disease: Improving Outcomes and Reducing Costs	Disease Management	ACPE - Pharmacist ACPE - Pharmacy Technician AMA ANCC APA Attendance ASWB		$0.00	Activity description

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