This activity will examine how the multiple aspects of digital health can be best utilized by health care team members to ensure continuity of the patient’s health care journey, meet care plan goals, improve patient outcomes and optimize team communication practices. The ability of virtual health care practices to enable team members to fulfill their roles in clinical decision-making and care plan implementation will be discussed. Important legal, regulatory and reimbursement considerations that pertain to digital practice integration within the health care team will be highlighted.

This session examines the cost of development and growth of these pharmaceuticals and details the specific role that specialty pharmacy plays in making these products accessible. The high costs of therapies and patient and medication management are also discussed along with the role and value of drug benefit programs.

This activity examines current data about chronic kidney disease (CKD), including its health outcomes and relationships with cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Treatment regimens aimed at delaying progression and their outcomes are reviewed, along with current knowledge regarding the pathophysiologic and genetic basis of this disease. Areas of emerging interest in research on potential new treatments targeting the causes of CKD are discussed, including genomic analysis, and their relevance to clinical care.

This activity provides a thorough understanding of the recommended health care transition (HCT) components, considerations and goals that should be constant across HCT planning. It discusses the importance of coordinating the efforts of the health care team, adolescent and family to ensure continuity of care, positive health outcomes, and optimal quality of life.