Chronic kidney disease (CKD), typically caused by diabetes and hypertension, affects 15% of US adults and continues to increase with the rising prevalence of these conditions. Increased health care utilization and high morbidity/mortality rates are associated with the progression of CKD to kidney failure with comorbid cardiovascular disease, anemia and bone disease. This session will examine the current state of care for CKD, including recent advancements and interventions that can slow CKD progression and preserve kidney function and strategies to optimize care pathways for managing CKD and its common comorbidities.

This activity aims to explore best practices in cancer screening and shed light on the groundbreaking WISDOM Study, which is revolutionizing our approach to screening by testing a personalized precision-medicine method based on individual risk factors for breast cancer in contrast to traditional annual mammograms. Participants will learn how this alternative approach differs from the current “one-size-fits-all” guideline-based method and discuss its potential to significantly improve the effectiveness of screening.

Early childhood ruptured attachments, adversity and trauma experiences have significant impacts on health, development and well-being throughout the lifespan. Understanding these impacts and learning care strategies that can enhance professionals’ and caregivers’ abilities to prevent or mitigate these impacts can reduce the incidence of health crises and improve overall well-being and quality of life. Participants will learn the fundamentals of attachment patterns, developmental trauma and associated behaviors and will discuss strategies for working with traumatized children and supporting parents and caregivers. This on-demand webcast will provide an essential foundation for understanding the need to implement new care practices and will advance participants’ knowledge of cutting-edge attachment and trauma-response care in their professional and personal lives.

Understanding and applying the concept of medical necessity and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Two-Midnight Rule are paramount to ensuring both compliance and high-quality care for patients who are admitted to the hospital. This activity, which includes interactive case studies, will examine the factors that impact medical necessity and the types of reviews that can be applied. It will provide participants with an improved ability to navigate these regulations and practical insight into effectively integrating these standards into their daily practice.