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Audience: This activity is intended for
healthcare professionals practicing in managed care environments.
This activity is supported by an
educational grant from MedImmune
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forms electronically or by faxing them to Katie Eads at
804-747-5316.
Summary
The educational focus of the program will be on improving the
recognition of, and decreasing morbidity associated with Respiratory
Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Objectives
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Understand the historical
perspective on the morbidity and mortality associated with
RSV and discuss the impact to managed care organizations
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Review of the
characteristics that increase the risk of severe or fatal
RSV infection, and strategies for managed care organizations
to achieve optimal outcomes
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Discuss the correlation
between RSV and long term consequences
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Discuss the role of local
virology in anticipation of annual epidemics
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Discuss the practical
impact of diagnostic tests
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Review treatment and
formulary considerations for Managed Care
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Faculty: |
Julio Ramirez, MD, FACP,
Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Infectious
Diseases, University of Louisville |
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Disclosure:
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Dr. Ramierez has no
financial relationships that present a real or perceived
conflict of interest |
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.
This activity is
supported by an educational grant from MedImmune
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