Serious Illness Conversation
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Activity descriptionConversations that provide patients who have serious and life-threatening illnesses with the opportunity to make informed choices reflecting their goals, values and care preferences are a critical part of their care.
Category
- Behavioral health
- Disease management
- Palliative care and hospice
Format
- Online Education (E-modules)
Credits
- 2.00 AMA - Physicians
- 2.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 2.00 Attendance - General Attendance
What’s New in Glaucoma Management?
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This activity will explore updated approaches to the management of glaucoma—the “silent thief of sight” that affects an estimated 3 million Americans. It will examine the latest evidence from recent studies on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures and discuss comparative data on more invasive surgical techniques such as trabeculectomy and tube shunt surgery. Patient cases will be introduced to enhance participants’ understanding of the glaucoma treatment process. In addition, potential future innovations in glaucoma treatment will be discussed.
Category
- Disease management
- Vision
Format
- On-demand Webcasts
Credits
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
The Business of Health Care
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This activity will provide participants with an overview clarifying the dynamics by which the business of health care is affected by the processes of capturing a patient’s reason for their visit and the care provided in response. With a focus on accurate coding that justifies patient services or procedures performed by the provider, it will examine the role of diagnostic-related group (DRG) classifications in payment determination under the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS), payment systems, ICD-10 coding requirements and payer criteria. The roles of revenue cycles, payer methodologies and patient access in the business of health care will also be examined.
Category
- Case management
Format
- Online Education (E-modules)
Credits
- 0.50 ANCC - Nurses
- 0.50 Attendance - General Attendance
- 0.50 CCMC - General - Case Managers
- 0.50 ASWB - Social Workers
CRISPR-Based Therapies for Genetic Blood Disorders
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Join this session to explore updates in genetic therapy for two prevalent hemaglobinopathies: sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.
Category
- Disease management
Format
- On-demand Webcasts
Credits
- 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 0.75 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
- 0.75 AMA - Physicians
- 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
- 0.75 APA - Psychologists
- 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
- 0.75 CDR - Dietitians
- 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
Transplant Patient Perspective: Navigating the Transplant Journey and Enhancing Patient Care
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Patients who have received an organ transplant can provide valuable insights into the entire transplant journey, bringing new awareness to the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of the transplant journey.
Category
- Disease management
- Transplantation
Format
- On-demand Webcasts
Credits
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
Tackling Medical Misinformation: Empowering Health Care Professionals to Combat Misinformation and Promote Accurate Health Information
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The potential consequences of medical misinformation on public health, such as the spread of vaccine hesitancy, will be discussed, and participants will come away empowered with additional strategies and tools to more effectively address medical misinformation and promote accurate health information to patients and the wider community.
Category
- Disease management
Format
- On-demand Webcasts
Credits
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
Exploring Opioid Crisis Dynamics: New Perspectives and Strategies
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This activity will focus on enhancing our understanding of the current opioid crisis and will explore new angles and address current concerns, including the use of over-the-counter intranasal naloxone, the evolving landscape of opioids with a focus on fentanyl, the intersection between suicide and opioid overdoses, the significance of the new 988 helpline in the crisis, and the viability of home-based detox startups. Strategies to effectively address the ongoing challenges of the opioid crisis will be discussed.
Category
- Disease management
Format
- On-demand Webcasts
Credits
- 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 0.75 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
- 0.75 AMA - Physicians
- 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
- 0.75 APA - Psychologists
- 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
- 0.75 CDR - Dietitians
- 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
Ophthalmic Lasers in Optometric Clinical Practice
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This on-demand webcast is designed as a comprehensive course for optometrists aimed at demystifying the use of laser technology in eye care; it will cover key laser types, their clinical roles, procedural insights and management of associated complications. The content is geared towards empowering optometrists with the knowledge to confidently apply laser treatments and collaborate effectively in patient care for enhanced outcomes.
Category
- Vision
Format
- On-demand Webcasts
Credits
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
RN READY: Update on Clinical Judgment in Nursing with Respect to US Practice: Roles of Nurses in the Diagnostic Process
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These comprehensive activities will equip nurses with knowledge that will improve patient care in alignment with the standards of care delivery in US health care practices.
Category
- Disease management
- Global
- Nursing
Format
- Online Education (E-modules)
Credits
- 7.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 7.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 9.00 PRC - Philippine Council of Nursing
Colorectal Cancer: Updates in Screening, Treatment & Research
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This activity discusses the current prevalence trends for CRC, new insight into risk factors, recommended screening approaches and modalities, treatment updates focused on tumor-specific molecular targets, and recent and emerging findings in CRC research and clinical trials.
Category
- Disease management
- Oncology
Format
- On-demand Webcasts
Credits
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
- 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
- 1.00 PRC - Philippine Council of Nursing
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers