CME/CE ACTIVITIES
Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2024Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024 Do you serve patients from rural and underserved communities? Join us online on Saturday, November 23 for Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2024 – a FREE virtual live, multi-topic CME/CE conference held in conjunction with National Rural Health Day. During this interactive event, expert faculty will review the latest updates and evidence-based strategies for a variety of relevant primary care topics. For more information and to register, please visit the event page.
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Oncology CongressDate: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Join us for Oncology Congress this spring! This FREE virtual live, multi-topic CME/CE event is designed for oncologists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team. During this interactive event, national experts will review the latest clinical updates and advances in the ever-changing oncology landscape and discuss strategies for promoting equitable cancer care. For more information and to register, please visit the event page.
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Optimizing HCV Screening and Treatment in Rural and Underserved Communities: Patient Perspectives and Expert Insight – Part 2The treatment landscape for chronic HCV has improved markedly in recent years, yet challenges in management persist. This activity will review current HCV screening recommendations, updates on treatment, and best practices for managing vulnerable populations such as people who inject drugs and pregnant women.
Release Date: November 30, 2023 |
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HIV Prevention and PrEP: Laying the FoundationIn this online, on-demand activity, expert faculty will cover best practices for discussing sexual history and the need for PrEP with patients in an open, nonjudgmental manner. Evidence-based guidance for initiating and maintaining appropriate candidates on PrEP will also be reviewed.
Release Date: November 30, 2023 |
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Putting PrEP Into Practice: A Case-Based Collaborative ApproachIn this online, on-demand activity, expert faculty will discuss available PrEP formulations and considerations for its use in different populations. Best practices for initiating and maintaining patients on PrEP will also be reviewed through a series of interspersed, case-based discussions.
Release Date: November 30, 2023 |
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Clinical Updates on Head and Neck Cancer: Improving the Care of Patients in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will discuss the latest clinical data on novel therapeutic approaches for head and neck cancer as well as recent advances in understanding risk factors, staging, and epidemiology.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Part 1: Understanding the Fundamentals of PainThis activity, which is Part 1 of a three-part series titled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, will review fundamental concepts of pain management, including definitions and mechanisms of acute and chronic pain, as well as tools for pain and opioid abuse risk assessment.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Part 2: Best Practices for Prescribing Opioids in Primary CareThis activity, which is Part 2 of a three-part series titled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, will address the components of an effective treatment plan for pain, including multimodal approaches for management and best practices for initiating and tapering opioid therapy.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Part 3: Opioid Risk Evaluation, Mitigation, and ManagementThis activity, which is Part 3 of a three-part series titled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, will cover evidence-based strategies for recognizing and treating opioid use disorder, as well as best practices for counseling patients and caregivers about safe opioid use.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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HIV Care and Support: Best Practices for Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Clinic EnvironmentIn this activity designed for clinical and nonclinical members of the HIV care team, expert faculty will demonstrate how to create a welcoming, stigma-free clinic environment starting at the front desk.
Release Date: December 20, 2023 |
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U=U to Combat HIV StigmaIn this activity designed for clinical and nonclinical members of the HIV care team, expert faculty will cover ways to dispel misconceptions about HIV and treat patients in a respectful and nonjudgmental manner that maintains their privacy.
Release Date: December 20, 2023 |
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Shattering Stigma: Redefining HIV Care Through DialogueIn this activity designed for clinical and nonclinical members of the HIV care team, expert faculty will review best practices to maintain open communication with patients, avoid making assumptions, and address barriers to care.
Release Date: December 20, 2023 |
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HIV Treatment in Rural and Underserved Communities: Guideline Updates, New Evidence, and Best PracticesThis activity will review HIV treatment approaches, current guideline recommendations and clinical trial evidence, and interventions to optimize the care continuum in rural and underserved communities.
Release Date: January 15, 2024 |
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Improving HIV Care and Outcomes in Rural and Underserved Populations: A Case-Based Approach to Meeting the Needs and ChallengesThis case-based activity will cover best practices for initiating antiretroviral therapy quickly, considerations for switching or simplifying HIV therapy, and how to manage special patient populations.
Release Date: January 15, 2024 |
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Improving Recognition and Treatment of Hyperkalemia in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesThis activity will review the causes and predictors of hyperkalemia, clinical evidence for new potassium-binding treatments, and guideline recommendations for management.
Release Date: February 8, 2024 |
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Primary Care Management of Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause: Improving the Care of Women in Rural and Underserved SettingsThis activity will review vasomotor symptoms that occur during menopause and the latest evidence surrounding available hormonal and nonhormonal treatment options.
Release Date: February 28, 2024 |
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Advances in the Treatment of Food Allergy: Optimizing Outcomes in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesThis activity will review new and emerging therapies for food allergy prevention and treatment and strategies to overcome care disparities in rural and underserved areas.
Release Date: February 28, 2024 |
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: A Patient-Centered Approach to Improving Care and Outcomes in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesThis activity will review best practices for early recognition and diagnosis of nasal polyps as well as key advances and recommendations surrounding biologic therapy.
Release Date: February 28, 2024 |
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Keeping an Eye on Equity: Improving Care of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy in Rural and Underserved AreasThis activity will review current guidelines for retinal disease screening and the latest advances in treatment for diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
Release Date: February 28, 2024 |
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Understanding and Addressing Disparities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Best Practices and Novel ParadigmsIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will address current and emerging therapies for AML and MDS and evidence-based strategies for monitoring and mitigating treatment-related adverse effects.
Release Date: March 1, 2024 |
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Managing Adverse Events Associated With Antibody Drug Conjugates: Coordinating Care in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will review best practices for screening, monitoring, and mitigating adverse events of ADC therapy to improve tolerability and patient outcomes.
Release Date: March 1, 2024 |
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Evolving Treatment Paradigms in HER2-Expressing Metastatic Breast Cancer: Integrating the Latest Evidence in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will cover current and emerging therapies for HER2-expressing metastatic breast cancer and the use of HER2 testing to guide treatment selection.
Release Date: March 1, 2024 |
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Bridging the Gap in Prostate Cancer Care in Rural and Underserved Communities: An Update on the Latest AdvancesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will discuss current and emerging treatments for prostate cancer, best practices to improve risk stratification, and strategies to overcome barriers to care.
Release Date: March 1, 2024 |
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Treatment for Advanced Endometrial Cancer: Addressing Disparities to Improve Quality and Achieve EquityIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will review the latest treatment advances for endometrial cancer, including use of immunotherapy and the role of molecular and biomarker testing.
Release Date: March 1, 2024 |
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Evolving Treatment Paradigms in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Applying the Latest Evidence in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will discuss available immunotherapies and combination treatment approaches for unresectable HCC and current clinical evidence on their use.
Release Date: March 1, 2024 |
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2024 ASCO Updates in Breast Cancer: Advancing Equitable Cancer Care in the CommunityIn this activity for oncology clinicians, a panel of leading experts will share key data on early and metastatic breast cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 meeting in Chicago, including how the findings will impact community oncology practice. Release Date: June 21, 2024
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Advances in HER2-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Optimizing Outcomes in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, experts will review treatment advances for HER2-altered NSCLC, guideline recommendations for genomic testing, and strategies to improve cancer care in rural and underserved settings.
Release Date: June 28, 2024 |
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PARP Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer: Practical Application of Recent Advances to Ensure Equitable Care in Rural and Underserved PopulationsIn this activity for oncology clinicians, experts will cover advances in treatment and genomic sequencing for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer as well as best practices to improve risk stratification and ensure equitable care.
Release Date: June 28, 2024 |
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Optimizing Risk Stratification and Management of Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Strategies for Improving Equitable Access to Care in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, experts will discuss the latest treatment options for MDS, updated guidelines for diagnosis and risk stratification, and ways to improve equitable access to cancer care.
Release Date: June 28, 2024 |
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Gastric and Gastroesophageal Cancers: Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape to Optimize Care and Advance Health EquityIn this activity for oncology clinicians, experts will cover current and emerging treatments for gastric and GEJ cancers, the role of biomarkers, and team-based strategies to improve monitoring and outcomes in rural and underserved areas.
Release Date: June 28, 2024 |
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TROP2-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): An Update for Oncologists Who Serve Patients in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, experts will discuss the advent of antibody-drug conjugates targeting TROP2 in NSCLC, efficacy and safety data surrounding their use, and ways to improve lung cancer care in rural and underserved populations.
Release Date: June 28, 2024 |
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Improving Equity in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Care: Integrating Evolving Treatment Approaches in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this activity for oncology clinicians, experts will review the latest evidence and guideline-recommended treatments for unresectable HCC as well as strategies for overcoming care disparities in rural and underserved communities.
Release Date: June 28, 2024 |
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Closing the COPD Care Gap: Advancing Assessment, Treatment, and Outcomes in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this online, on-demand activity, expert faculty will review best practices for assessment of COPD, novel treatment options, and ways to improve care and self-management in rural and underserved settings.
Release Date: August 30, 2024 |
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Strategies for Optimizing the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this online, on-demand activity, expert faculty will discuss how to identify and treat patients with IBS-C and share practical strategies to improve access to care for rural and underserved populations.
Release Date: August 30, 2024 |
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RSV in Older Adults: Expanding Equitable Access to Vaccinations in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this online, on-demand activity, expert faculty will review the burden of RSV among older adults and strategies to improve vaccination rates and improve outcomes in rural and underserved areas.
Release Date: August 30, 2024 |
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HIV PrEP Uptake and Delivery: Strategies for Reducing Barriers in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this online, on-demand activity, expert faculty will highlight best practices for engaging in conversations with patients about sexual health and strategies to improve HIV PrEP uptake and adherence in rural and underserved areas.
Release Date: August 30, 2024 |
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Advances in the Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Improving Outcomes in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this online, on-demand activity, expert faculty will cover detection of eosinophilic esophagitis, new and emerging treatment options, and strategies to overcomes disparities in rural and underserved settings.
Release Date: August 30, 2024 |
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Conveying the Implications of U=U for People Newly Diagnosed With HIVThis online, on-demand activity emphasizes the importance of adherence to HIV therapy for viral suppression and how to address patient concerns about transmission to partners and during pregnancy.
Release Date: September 13, 2024 |
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Overcoming Barriers to Care and Adherence to HIV TreatmentThis online, on-demand activity explores how to assess and address social determinants of health and strategies to overcome potential barriers to treatment to improve patient retention in HIV care.
Release Date: September 13, 2024 |
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A Holistic Approach to HIV Management for Older People With HIVThis online, on-demand activity discusses comprehensive approaches for managing older adults with HIV, including considerations for managing comorbidities and addressing the unique challenges of aging.
Release Date: September 13, 2024 |
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Improving Retention and Reengagement in HIV Care: Expert Insight and Patient Experience for Addressing Barriers in Rural and Underserved CommunitiesIn this online, on-demand activity, a multidisciplinary panel will discuss strategies to increase engagement in HIV care and collaborative approaches that integrate clinical care with community resources to address the diverse needs of individuals.
Release Date: September 30, 2024 |
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Putting It All Together - Treatment Advances in Atopic Dermatitis: Lessons Learned From Applying New Evidence Into PracticeThis online, on-demand activity for dermatology specialists will review best practices for assessment of atopic dermatitis, current and emerging treatment options, and lessons learned from a recent practice-based CME/CE initiative.
Release Date: September 30, 2024 |
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Advancing Equity in IBD Care: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Recognition and Management – Lessons Learned From IBD ECHOIn this online, on-demand activity, experts will cover diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and strategies to improve care in rural and underserved communities.
Release Date: September 30, 2024 |
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Updates in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer From 2024 WCLC and ESMOIn this activity for oncology clinicians, expert faculty will review key data on non-small cell lung cancer presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, including how the findings will impact community oncology practice.
Release Date: October 4, 2024 |
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Expanding the Reach of HIV PrEP: A Roadmap for Increasing PreventionThis online activity, which is Part 1 of a two-part series, provides foundational information about pre-exposure prophylaxis and strategies for implementing HIV prevention programs, including the use of PrEP, in rural and underserved settings.
Release Date: October 15, 2024 |
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Case Discussions in HIV PrEP: Improving Implementation and Collaborative CareThis online activity, which is Part 2 of a two-part series, utilizes case scenarios to review the latest guidance on PrEP, considerations for ongoing management, and ways to increase uptake, adherence, and persistence.
Release Date: October 15, 2024 |
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MICRO CME/CE
Opioid Module 1: Fundamentals of Pain ManagementIn this module, which is the first of seven 15-minute video-based modules in the series entitled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, experts will review the fundamentals of pain, including the classifications and mechanisms of pain.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Opioid Module 2: Assessment of PainIn this module, which is the second of seven 15-minute video-based modules in the series entitled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, experts will review best practices for performing an accurate pain assessment, including evaluation of risk factors for abuse.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Opioid Module 3: Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Opioid TherapyIn this module, which is the third of seven 15-minute video-based modules in the series entitled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, experts will review how to develop an individualized plan of care to safely initiate opioid treatment, while maximizing efficacy and minimizing risks.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Opioid Module 4: Opioid Therapy for Acute and Chronic PainIn this module, which is the fourth of seven 15-minute video-based modules in the series entitled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, experts will review available opioid therapies for management of acute and chronic pain, including immediate-release and extended-release/long-acting formulations.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Opioid Module 5: Treatment of Chronic Persistent PainIn this module, which is the fifth of seven 15-minute video-based modules in the series entitled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, experts will discuss treatment options for chronic persistent pain, including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic (nonopioid and opioid analgesic) therapies.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Opioid Module 6: Managing and Monitoring Chronic Opioid TherapyIn this module, which is the sixth of seven 15-minute video-based modules in the series entitled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, experts will review appropriate methods for managing and monitoring patients using opioid therapy.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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Opioid Module 7: The Use & Misuse of Opioids: What Every Patient Should KnowIn this module, which is the seventh of seven 15-minute video-based modules in the series entitled Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Strategies to Improve Best Practices and Patient Outcomes, experts will cover how to counsel patients on the safe use of opioids, safe disposal, potential for abuse and dependence, and overdose prevention.
Release Date: December 15, 2023 |
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