Monday, April 22, 2013

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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Thursday, March 28, 2013

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.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.