Unraveling the Past, Paving the Way for the Future—Rethinking Pulmonary Function Tests Beyond Race
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are commonly utilized for the diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of pulmonary conditions. However, the inclusion of race in the reporting and interpretation of PFT results introduces the potential to contribute to health disparities and amplify race-based health inequities. This activity aims to enhance participants’ comprehension of race-based adjustments in clinical algorithms and increase competency in race-neutral and impartial interpretation of PFTs. The faculty speaker for this webcast, Dr. Nirav Bhakta, served as the co-chair of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) workshop responsible for shaping the 2023 ATS statement on race in PFT interpretation. Drawing upon his extensive expertise as a pulmonologist and his pivotal role in the formulation of these new ATS guidelines, Dr. Bhakta will delve into the historical context behind race-specific PFTs, address the rationale behind the shift and review the pivotal aspects and implications of adopting a race-neutral approach.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health

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Many health care professionals (HCPs) do not routinely discuss gender identity or sexual orientation with their patients, despite the fact that this information is an essential part of their medical history.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health

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Avoid Unintended Bias: How to Responsibly Use AI/Machine Learning to Address Health Disparities
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly being used in health care settings with applications in decision support, patient care and disease management. There are concerns that the underlying data on which AI depends may be inherently biased or lack a diverse representation of populations such that algorithms cannot produce accurate outputs and will further widen the gap of equitable care. This activity will discuss how AI and ML can be used to address social determinants of health and create more equitable health care solutions and improve health outcomes.
Closing the Gap of Care Inequality for Vulnerable Individuals and Their Communities
Achieving health equity, eliminating disparities, and improving health for all is the ideal goal within an organization. Closing the gaps to improve quality of life, health and overall well- being regardless of their socioeconomic, cultural, or educational status, or the level of other social determinants of health is essential in establishing a solid program foundation. This activity will discuss how organizations must build health equity programs into their core business structure and develop strategies that are relevant, actionable, measurable, and based on the latest data, and the significance of an organizational strategy to close the healthy equity gap.
The Diagnostic Odyssey for Individuals With Rare Diseases: Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis and Other Lymphatic Conditions
Patient and doctors stand near the entrance to a circular maze.
This activity will explore recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of KLA and other lymphatic conditions, including current clinical trials. It will also share insights and perspectives from and provide strategies to support the well-being of both the individual and their family/caregiver(s).
The Diagnostic Odyssey for Individuals With Rare Diseases: Achondroplasia and Other Causes of Disproportionate Short Stature
Patient and doctors stand near the entrance to a circular maze.
This activity will explore the recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of achondroplasia and other causes of disproportionate short stature. It will also share the importance of the interprofessional team to provide insights, perspectives and strategies to support the well-being of both the individual and their family/caregiver(s).
Health Disparities in Obesity
This activity will review the prevalence of obesity in different populations and its role in the development of chronic disease. It will discuss the effects of bias, discrimination, and health disparities on the development and treatment of obesity. Importantly, it will educate participants about the benefits of a multi-modal collaborative treatment approach to mitigate contributing factors to obesity and address challenges in access to care that can influence obesity-related health outcomes in certain communities.
The Diagnostic Odyssey for Individuals With Rare Diseases: Pompe Disease and Other Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Patient and doctors stand near the entrance to a circular maze.
This activity will explore recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Pompe disease and other LSDs, including current clinical trials. It will also share insights and perspectives from and provide strategies to support the well-being of both the individual and their family/caregiver(s) and highlight the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with these conditions.
Social Determinants of Health in Cancer Care
This activity will review the impact of poorer SDOH status on cancer care, disease progression, outcomes, access to treatment and many other aspects. It will also present care models, strategies and resources to help health care professionals best confront the challenges faced by many individuals with cancer.

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