Best Practice and Opportunities in Heart Failure by Claudius Mahr

Best Practice and Opportunities in Heart Failure

by  Dr. Claudius Mahr

Medical Director of Heart Failure, Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation

Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Memorial Hospital

Presented

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

This presentation was not recorded. 

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
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Meaningful Use : Fad or Future?

Meaningful Use : Fad or Future?

by

Peter Roloff, MD

Chief Medical Information Officer, Affinity Health System

(Dr. Roloff discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Understand the intent of Meaningful Use rules and regulations
2. Understand how the program is structured and who it impacts
3. Understand the criteria that need to be met
4. Understand how AHS is helping you meet the criteria in our hospitals and clinics

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to a recorded WebEx of the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

Government Decisions in Healthcare

CME program:

Government Decisions in Healthcare

by

Karla Ashenhurst

System Government Affairs Director, Ministry Health Care

(Ms. Ashenhurst discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Originally Presented

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Understand the Wisconsin State Budget initiatives related to healthcare;
2. Understand the federal government process related to "Fiscal Cliff" negotiations and the impact on Medicare;
3. Understand the current status of the Affordable Care Act.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to recorded WebEx the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.
(Affinity access only.)

Karla's recommended links for unbiased info:
Politico.com - news
The Hill - news
Kaiser Family Foundation - Policy briefs

Safe Use of Opioids in Our Hospitals - Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert

CME program:

Safe Use of Opioids in Our Hospitals

by

Nancy Homburg, MD

Family Practitioner - Affinity Medical Group

(Dr. Homburg discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Understand Joint Commission recommendations
2. Understand evidence-based action steps
3. Understand planned changes at Affinity Health System

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to via a recorded WebEx the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
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Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions

CME program:

Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions

by
Alejandro Garcia, MD

Affinity Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center

(Dr. Garcia discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Describe the signs and symptoms of a consussion, second impact syndrome and post-concussion syndrome.
2. Know what instructions should be given regarding follow-up care and monitoring.
3. Discuss how evaluation is related to guidelines for clearing and athlete to full-participation status.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

E:60 Second Impact [Video] about (11:55 min)
            This is the video that Dr. Garcia showed at about 30 minutes into his program.

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
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Patient Handout (Affinity Access Only)

Handout - Sample ImPACT Test Result (Affinity Access Only)

Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions AUDIO

Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions AUDIO
by
Alejandro Garcia, MD
Affinity Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center
(Dr. Garcia discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Originally Presented
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Impact of Surgical Quality on Long-term Survival in Rectal Cancer : Beyond the Total Mesorectal Excision - August 8, 2012

CME program:

Impact of Surgical Quality on Long-term Survival in Rectal Cancer : Beyond the Total Mesorectal Excision

by

Dr. Gregory Kennedy, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair of Quality, University of Wisconsin-Madison

(Dr. Kennedy discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Assess the effect of postoperative complications on long-term survival of patients treated for rectal cancer.
2. Understand the emerging role of minimally invasive approaches to rectal cancer and their effects on postoperative complications.
3. Understand the place of SCIP measures in reducing postoperative complications after rectal surgery.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Rectal Cancer Surgery AUDIO

Impact of Surgical Quality on Long-term Survival in Rectal Cancer : Beyond the Total Mesorectal Excision AUDIO
by
Dr. Gregory Kennedy, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair of Quality, University of Wisconsin-Madison
(Dr. Kennedy discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Originally Presented
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium

CME program:

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium

by Dr. Nancy Homburg

Director of AHS Palliative Care, Medical Director Affinity Hospice

(Dr. Homburg discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Recognize and treat end-of-life dementia.
2. Better prevent and manage delirium.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout 1   PowerPoint Slides (Affinity access only)
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Handout 2 - Differential Diagnosis of Dementia, Depression and Delirium  (Affinity Access Only)

Handout 3 - Delirium : A Guide for Families (Affinity Access Only)

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium AUDIO

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium
by
Dr. Nancy Homburg
Director of AHS Palliative Care, Medical Director Affinity Hospice

Originally Presented
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center