How to Improve Outcomes in a Patient Population of Asthmatics

A continuing medical education activity sponsored by NAMCP and AAMCN
This activity was held live at the 2008 Fall Managed Care Forum.

This activity is valid from April 27, 2009 to February 1, 2010
 

Audience: This activity is intended for healthcare professionals practicing in managed care environments.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca
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Summary
Management of an asthmatic population to achieve the best outcomes is difficult and complex. Current strategies are likely to be ineffective. Plans need to re-evaluate their current asthma management programs to identify areas for improvement. A successful asthma management program requires consideration of all stakeholders and a multifaceted and, in some cases, individualized approach.

Objectives

  • Educate asthmatic patients on an asthma management program

  • Understand the importance of a Care-coordination program

Faculty: Gary Owens, MD, President, Gary Owens Associates

Disclosure:

 Dr. Owens has no real or perceived conflict of interest.
  The NAMCP planning committee has no real or perceived financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation & Designation
The National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. NAMCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category I creditsTM. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Association of Managed Care Nurses (AAMCN) has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA).  VNA is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses who complete this activity will be awarded 1.0 contact hours.

This activity has been approved by the American Board of Managed Care Nursing for 1.0 contact hours toward CMCN recertification requirements.
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca