Wednesday, November 1, 2023
2:00PM – 3:00PM ET
Please note this TeleECHO program is 2:00PM Eastern, 1:00PM Central, 12:00PM Mountain and 11:00AM Pacific.
PRESENTING FACULTY
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Geoffrey Chupp, MD Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine Director, Yale Center for Asthma and Airway Disease (YCAAD) & Pulmonary Function Laboratory New Haven, CT |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This interactive TeleECHO program will examine the burden and unmet needs associated with asthma in the community; review guidelines for diagnosis and step-wise treatment; assess current targeted agents for moderate-to-severe cases of asthma; and present tips on choosing one therapy over another based on patient characteristics, workup, comorbidities, and other considerations. In addition, faculty will discuss case studies that are relevant and useful for everyday practice.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This innovative and community-based educational activity is designed to meet the identified needs of U.S.-based community-based clinicians including pulmonologists, respiratory technicians, and other health care providers involved in the care of adult and pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe asthma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Identify strategies to proactively manage uncontrolled asthma to reduce exacerbations and associated hospitalizations.
- Assess evidence-based, multidisciplinary strategies to improve patient education to reduce inadequate home care of asthma and exacerbations.
- Discuss the clinical evidence for recently approved and investigational agents for the potential treatment of moderate to severe asthma.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this virtually live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the virtually live activity.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based.
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
