Activities

Exp. Date	Title
Newsletter 01/31/2009	HBV Briefs: A series of Case-Based Newsletters These newsletters, Optimizing the Management of Treatment-Naive HBV Infection , Modifying anti-HBV Therapy for Persistent Viremia or Virologic Breakthrough and Managing HBV Infection in Women of Child-Bearing Age will illustrate how to improve your ability to treat hepatitis B e antigen-positive and negative infection in patients who have never before received therapy, improve your confidence in and proficiency at selecting the appropriate therapeutic agent(s) for persistent on-treatment viremia or on-treatment virologic breakthrough, and improve your ability to counsel patients and manage HBV infection in HBV-infected women of childbearing age. Case-based newsletters • 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM • 1.5 nursing contact hours
Newsletter 02/28/2009	Reaching Out to Minorities with HIV The innovative, case-driven format of this newsletter series will lead the practitioner through the complex issues involved in managing HIV infection among minority patients. We believe that this continuing education activity will provide participants with essential tools for reaching out to their minority patients, thereby improving patients’ medical care and quality of life. Case-based Newsletter • 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM • 1.0 pharmacy contact hour (0.1 CEU) • 1.0 nursing contact hour
Internet 02/28/2009	Reaching Out to Minorities with HIV The innovative, case-driven format of this Internet activity series will lead the practitioner through the complex issues involved in managing HIV infection among minority patients. We believe that this continuing education activity will provide participants with essential tools for reaching out to their minority patients, thereby improving patients’ medical care and quality of life. Interactive CaseLink Internet activity • 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM • 1.0 nursing contact hour each • 1.0 pharmacy contact hours each • 4.0 contact hours total
Internet 02/28/2009	A Closer Look at Latinos and AIDS When making effective treatment decisions, clinicians who serve Latino populations must consider the changing epidemiology of HIV in Latino populations, the differences between Latino men and women in their attitudes toward and perceptions of HIV, and the impact of comorbid conditions frequently encountered in Latino populations.Interactive Internet activity • 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM•2.0 Nursing Contact Hours•2.0 Pharmacy Contact Hours
Internet 04/01/2009	Preserving the Integrity of Future Treatment: ARV Regimens, Subsequent Choices, & Cost of Resistance: An Archived Webinar A number of recent head-to-head trials have illustrated the complexities involved in comparing the outcomes associated with these initial regimens and the effect of these regimens on future treatment options. Archived Webinar • 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM • 1.0 nursing contact hour • 1.0 pharmacy contact hour (0.1 CEU)
Internet 06/30/2009	Dialogues in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases and Biologic Therapies This CE Web activity is based on the proceedings of a live meeting in a national series of “dine-and-dialogue” activities designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who specialize in the areas of dermatology, gastroenterology, infusion therapy, and rheumatology.
Internet 06/30/2009	HIV Resistance Consortium: Case 1 This case-based, highly interactive patient simulation module will assist HIV-treating physicians in applying the guidelines to make important treatment decisions. As you explore patient histories, order laboratory tests, make diagnoses, and design treatment plans, this unique educational format, in collaboration with MedCases, will sharpen your skills in making evidence-based decisions about the treatment of highly resistant HIV-infected patients.
Monograph 07/14/2009	Women and HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy for Women of Childbearing Potential This case-driven monograph is intended for physicians and midlevel providers who are involved in the care of HIV-infected women. It focuses on social issues that affect care, planning for pregnancy, treatment guidelines for pregnant women, and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Included with this educational activity are tools that can assist providers in caring for HIV-infected women.
Live Series 08/31/2008	Winning the Game: Tactical Strategies for Advancing Asthma Care Physicians participating in this expertly led, case-based, interactive dinner series will review environmental factors that contribute to asthma, assess the impact of comorbid conditions on asthma severity and patient quality of life, and effectively interpret asthma guidelines to tailor successful asthma therapies to real-world patient care. Interactive dinner meetings • 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Supplement 08/31/2008	A Customized Approach to the Management of Hepatitis B Viral Infection The articles in this CME supplement are case-based and provide practical approaches to halting the natural history of HBV infection, to tailoring HBV therapy, and to treating pregnant or immunosuppressed patients infected with HBV. Journal supplement • 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Internet 09/01/2009	Preserving the Integrity of Future Treatment: ARV Regimens, Subsequent Choices, & Cost of Resistance: A Resource Compendium A number of recent head-to-head trials have illustrated the complexities involved in comparing the outcomes associated with these initial regimens and the effect of these regimens on future treatment options. Resource Compendium • 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM • 2.5 nursing contact hour • 2.5 pharmacy contact hour (0.25 CEU)
Newsletter 10/31/2008	Breaking the Barriers: Improving Adherence to HIV Therapy Nurses continue to play a crucial role as educators and advocates, providing support for patients who are attempting to live successfully with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This important educational opportunity will provide participants with key tools for helping patients navigate the difficult path to optimal adherence. Newsletter series • 1.0 nursing contact hour (3.0 nursing contact hours for entire series)
Internet 10/31/2008	Breaking the Barriers: Improving Adherence to HIV Therapy This progressive program is comprised of six activities, which will consist of three case-linked newsletters and three corresponding multimedia case studies. Each case-linked newsletter will be released individually, in conjunction with one multimedia case study. The activity will focus on the importance of improving adherence to HIV treatment, while emphasizing emerging treatment options, identifying barriers to adherence and developing strategies for the increase of adherence among HIV-infected patients. Interactive CaseLink Internet activity • .75 nursing contact hour each • 2.25 contact hours total
Internet 12/01/2008	The Quest for Erythropoiesis: A Preoperative Red Blood Cell Production This Web activity, featuring experts in the field of blood management, provides a data-driven approach to the preoperative management of anemia in patients undergoing elective surgery. Interactive Internet activity • 2.5AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Live Series 12/30/2008	Interactive CME Dinner Debates:Controversies and Consensus in the Management of HIV This series of lively and engaging dinner debates will illustrate multiple points of view, engaging participants in unique table challenges, and will provide HIV-treating physicians with a clearer understanding of the decisions that need to be made—enabling them to optimize patient care. Interactive clinical debate roundtable series • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Live Series 12/31/2008	Antiretroviral Therapy for Women of Childbearing Potential Focus will be given to social issues that affect care, planning for pregnancy, treatment guidelines for pregnant women, and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Participants will also receive tools that can assist them in caring for HIV-infected women. Dinner Meeting • 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Live Series 12/31/2008	Dialogues in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease and Biologic Therapies This CE activity is one of a national series of "dine-and-dialogue" meetings designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who specialize in the areas of dermatology, gastroenterology, infusion therapy, and rheumatology. The program--led by healthcare authorities from these disciplines--features a case-based approach to the effective management of immune-mediated diseases with biologic therapies and fosters interdisciplinary reference tools that have utility in the diverse clinical settings. Interactive case-based roundtable series • 2.5, 3.0 nursing contact hours
Live Series 12/31/2008	Advances in Inhalation Devices for the Treatment of Asthma Clinicians who understand the differences in CFC and HFA formulations can select optimal asthma therapies and guide their patients through the proper care and use of their new medications. Interactive dinner meetings • 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Live Series 12/31/2008	Exploring the Distal Lung: A New Direction in Asthma Affecting more than 20 million Americans, asthma is associated with direct and indirect costs that place a growing burden on our patients and on our national healthcare system. By participating in this lively dinner conversation, both asthma specialists and general practitioners who treat asthmatic patients will improve the quality of life of their patients with asthma by better understanding pathophysiologic processes within the distal lung and selecting optimal therapies for altering them. Dinner meeting series • 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM