Thursday, December 12, 2024
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET
Please note this TeleECHO program is 3:00PM Eastern, 2:00PM Central, 1:00PM Mountain and 12:00PM Pacific.
PRESENTING FACULTY
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Catherine Bakewell, MD, RhMSUS Rheumatologist Association of women inRheumatology Board of Directors, USSONAR, Board of Directors Intermountain healthcare Salt Lake City, Utah |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program offers healthcare providers who care for patients with psoriatic arthritis an interactive, case-based learning experience on how obesity affects inflammatory activity, thus increasing the risk of PsA and its associated comorbidities. This program will also outline the safety and efficacy data on the treatment of obesity in patients with psoriatic arthritis, as well as strategies to most effectively utilize multidisciplinary teams in the care of obese patients with PsA.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This CME initiative is designed to meet the educational needs of community-based rheumatologists, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants who treat patients with PsA.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Assess how obesity contributes to the underlying inflammatory activity that increases the risk of PsA and its associated comorbidities
- Utilize efficacy and safety data in the treatment of obesity in patients with PsA
- Apply strategies to involve the multidisciplinary team in the care of obese patients with PsA
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.
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.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
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 CE 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 CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use 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
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
