This course has concluded on February 22, 2019

CE InformationCourse Outline

    Therapeutic Advances for the Patient-Centered Management of Hypercholesterolemia

    Faculty

    Ty J. Gluckman, MD, FACC
    Adjunct Faculty
    Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease
    Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Medical Director, Clinical Transformation Providence
    Heart and Vascular Institute
    Portland, Oregon

    Intended Learners

    This activity is designed for professionals devoted to transforming care through the medical home model of care, including primary care clinicians, allied health professionals, practice administrators, and quality managers.

    Learning Objectives

    After completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Outline the latest clinical guidelines surrounding the treat-to-target approach to hypercholesterolemia management
    • Evaluate the mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and indication of PCSK9 inhibitors to identify appropriate patient candidates
    • Integrate the latest clinical data and guideline recommendations into individualized management plans for high-risk hypercholesterolemia patients that promote adherence and align with NCQA PCMH standards
    • Implement value-based care models such as the PCMH to improve the quality and coordination of multidisciplinary, team-based hypercholesterolemia care


    Activity Overview

    This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.

    To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must complete the educational activity, complete the 10-question post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form.

    After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.

    Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for this enduring webcast.

    Release Date: December 22, 2017
    Expiration Date: December 22, 2018
    Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

    There is no fee associated with this activity.

    For questions regarding this educational activity, please call 609-371-1137.

    Hardware/Software Requirements

    All educational activities are accessible via a PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) or Mac (Mac OS 10.x or later) computer with current versions of the following browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. Windows Media Player or compatible alternative, sound card, and speakers are required for streamed audio. The latest version of the Adobe Flash Player is suggested for video programs. A PDF reader is required for print publications. Please direct technical questions to webmaster@naccme.com.

    Accreditation

    In support of improving patient care, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    CME

    NCQA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    CNE

    This educational activity is approved for 1.0 nursing education contact hour.

    CPE

    This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (.01 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education (UAN JA0004597-0000-18-014-H04-P).

    This educational activity is a knowledge-based activity.

    Clinical Reviewer: Peter Oettgen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Director of Preventive Cardiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts

    Nurse Reviewer: Johann Chanin, Senior Consultant, Steadman Group, Denver, CO

    Planning Committee

    The planning committee comprises  Johann Chanin, MSN, RN, PCMH CCE, Ty J. Gluckman, MD, FACC, Peter Oettgen, MD; Vashon Coehins, Tina Coffron, and Bart Ecker, NCQA; and Kristin Ciszeski, Mary Johnson, Michael Kearney, Randy Robbin, and John Savage, NACCME.

    Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

    According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

    All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.

    The faculty has reported the following:

    Ms. Chanin, Dr. Gluckman, and Dr. Oettgen disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

    Ms. Coehins, Ms. Coffron, Mr. Ecker, Ms. Ciszeski, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Kearney, Mr. Robbin, and Mr. Savage have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

    NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.

    The faculty have disclosed no off label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be discussed in the presentations.

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    Copyright © 2017 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to NACCME. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.

    Grant Support

    Supported by an educational grant from Amgen