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Audience: This activity is intended for
healthcare professionals practicing in managed care environments.
This activity is supported by
educational grants from Cephalon, and sanofi-aventis.
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post test, complete the evaluation form and submit to
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credits. You will
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804-747-5316.
Summary
Sleep disorders are common, result in
significant health care costs, and have an important impact on
patient functioning. The major sleep disorders are chronic
insufficient sleep syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and insomnia.
There are effective treatments for each. Managed care can easily
implement interventions in several areas for both clinical and
fiscal improvement in the treatment of sleep disorders.
Objectives
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Examine primary sleep disorders
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Discuss appropriate diagnostic and
treatment options of sleep disorders
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Explain the economic impact of sleep
disorders on society and the healthcare industry
- Describe the role of medical
directors in appropriate treatment of sleep disorders
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Faculty: |
Gary Richardson, MD, Sr.
Research Scientist, Sleep Research Lab, Henry Ford
Hospital |
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Disclosure:
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Received
research funds from the National Institute of Health
Serves as a consultant or on advisory board for Actelion,
Cephalon, Jazz, sanofi-aventis and Takeda
Promotional speaker for sanofi-aventis and Takeda |
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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.
This activity is supported by
educational grants from Cephalon, and sanofi-aventis.
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