Conference Evaluation and Certificate of Attendance Request Process

A Certificate of Attendance will be available at the conclusion of the conference. To complete the post-conference materials please go to:
http://www.optumhealtheducation.com/wdm2012-evaluation

About This Conference

There is strong evidence that access to well-coordinated and integrated health care will reduce complications associated with ongoing chronic diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. The CDC identifies the four common causes of chronic disease as lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption. How can medical professionals impact these behaviors? Gain insight at this conference from our expert faculty.

“Innovations in Wellness and Disease Management” will relate methods and mediums used to promote effective, personalized health care and wellness strategies designed to improve the quality of life for those living with chronic medical conditions. Conference faculty will address the support of positive health behaviors through education, motivation and behavior change. The role of social media, ethical considerations in clinical management, and the integration of physical and behavioral health are just a few of the topics to be presented during the conference.

Targeted Audience

This conference is designed for health care professionals who are either 1) involved in the prevention of chronic disease conditions; 2) charged with managing the wellness and clinical outcomes of individuals with such illnesses; or 3) are interested in improving the quality of life for this population, with an overall goal of effectively and efficiently decreasing health care costs.

Who Should Attend

• Case Managers
• Nurses
• Managed Care Professionals
• Medical Directors
• Pharmacists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Medical Management Staff
• Utilization Review Staff
• Reinsurance Managers
• Social Workers
• Other Health Care Professionals Committed to Managing and Improving Patient Care

Conference Educational Objectives

Upon successful completion of this conference, participants should be able to:

• Explore the impact of medical and behavioral intervention that emphasizes lifestyle changes through communication, prevention, social media, and behavior modification.
• Discuss effective disease-management standards of care designed to detect medical conditions early, in order to delay or avoid the development of a chronic condition.
• Identify strategies to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle changes, including successful smoking cessation, stress management, and avoiding caregiver burnout.
• Recognize how to celebrate the pride and passion of nursing with an uplifting and thought-provoking purpose.
• List criteria for workplace wellness programs that will motivate aging workers to participate in healthy behaviors and reduce chronic illness in the workplace as they approach retirement or face delayed retirement.