• Family Medicine Update Livestream

    Tuesday, December 10 - Saturday,
    December 14, 2024

    Online registration is now closed. Please call the Member Resource Center at (800) 274-2237, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. CT to register for the course.


    You see it all. Now get the latest medical breakthroughs you need, broken down into practical strategies you can apply to patient care today for better outcomes tomorrow.

    This five-day livestream course offers you the same excellent content, expert faculty and immersive experience, with the added convenience of working around your busy schedule.  

    Choose from seven half-day sessions or the full course, including the latest on:

    • Top POEMs of the Year
    • USPSTF Updates
    • RSV Vaccine Guidelines (Adult and Pediatric)
    • Venous Thromboembolism 
    • Hepatitis C Screening Guidelines
    • Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
    • Menopause 21 Years After Women’s Health Initiative

    Optional Sessions (Clinical Procedural Demonstrations or Workshops):

    • Skills for the Well Leader
    • ECG Interpretation (Basic)
    • ECG Interpretation (Advanced) 
    • The New Era of Value-based Payment (includes prework)
    • Member: $189
    • New Physician: $179
    • Resident: $149
    • Other Health Care Professional: $189
    • Nonmember: $229


    *Seperate registration fee required for Sessions 6, 7, 9, and 10.


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    Session 1: Tuesday morning, December 10

    8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT

    • Welcome and Overview — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • USPSTF Update — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Top POEMs of the Year: A Survey of Practice Changing Research for Family Physicians — Rebecca Hayes, M.D., M.B.A.-H.M., C.P.E., FAAFP
    • Q&A
    • Hepatitis C — Thad Wilkins, M.D.
    • Medically Induced Abortion: Need to Know (Counseling Patients With Unintended Pregnancy) — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP

    Session 2: Tuesday afternoon, December 10

    1:25–5:30 p.m. CT

    • Welcome and Overview — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Childhood Obesity and Nutrition — David Collier, M.D., Ph.D.
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) — Janalynn Beste, M.D., FAAFP
    • Q&A 
    • Rashes in Kids — Janalynn Beste, M.D., FAAFP
    • Selected Issues in Gastrointestinal Disease — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Reflections*, Day 1 — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP; David Collier, M.D., Ph.D.; Janalynn Beste, M.D., FAAFP

    Session 3: Wednesday morning, December 11

    7:55 a.m.–noon CT

    • Welcome and Overview — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Advanced Imaging — Developments in Medical Imaging, Such As 3D Imaging, Functional MRI and AI-assisted Interpretation — Brian Ford, M.D., FAAFP
    • Venous Thromboembolism and the D-Dimer: The Case of the Swollen Calf and the Case of Pleuritic Chest Pain — Robert J. Dachs, M.D., FAAFP
    • The Acute Severe Headache — Robert J. Dachs, M.D., FAAFP
    • Q&A 
    • Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: AI Applications in Diagnostics, Disease Prediction and Patient Care Optimization — Johnson Jose Ukken, M.D.
    • Quaternary Prevention — New Statements From Choosing Wisely, 2024 —David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP 

    Session 4: Wednesday afternoon, December 11

    12:55–5 p.m. CT

    • Welcome and Overview — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Common-missed Things on ECGs: Why They Matter (or Don’t) — Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., FAAFP
    • Sports Imaging: Cutting-edge Imaging Modalities like MRI, Ultrasound and CT Scans in Sports Medicine, Focusing on Their Applications for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning — Glenn Barnes, D.O.
    • Q&A 
    • Sports Cardiology: The Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Conditions in Athletes, Including Screening, Exercise Prescription and the Latest Guidelines for Safe Participation in Sports — Glenn Barnes, D.O.
    • Where Are We? The Ethical and Legal Implications of Emerging Medical Technologies, Including Patient Consent, Data Privacy and Liability Issues — Johnson Jose Ukken, M.D.
    • Reflections*, Day 2 — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP; Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.ED., M.B.A., FAAFP; Glenn Barnes, D.O.; Johnson Jose Ukken, M.D.

    Session 5: Thursday morning, December 12

    7:55 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT

    • Welcome and Overview— David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Type 2 Diabetes: Strategies in Treatment Update — Timothy R. Brown, Pharm.D., BCACP, FASHP
    • Geriatric Depression and Anxiety — Thomas Heinrich, M.D.
    • End-of-life Care: Communication Skills for Discussing End-of-life Preferences — David B. Brecher, M.D., FAAFP
    • Q&A 
    • Antibiotic Resistance: Growing Concern of Antibiotic Resistance and New Strategies for Combating It — Timothy R. Brown, Pharm.D., BCACP, FASHP
    • Photo Rounds: What Is The Diagnosis and What Is The Treatment? — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP

    Session 6: Thursday afternoon, December 12

    1:15–3:15 p.m. CT
    Skills for the Well Leader — Catherine Florio Pipas M.D., M.P.H., FAAFP; Jason E. Marker, M.D., M.P.A., FAAFP
    Optional session (separate registration and fee required)
    $270

    This workshop will be facilitated in three unequal sections. In the first section, Dr. Pipas and Dr. Marker will help attendees unlock their leadership potential by giving them a better understanding of how to overcome clinical and professional challenges using the DiSC® model to enhance communication. The next section, about Embracing Emotional Intelligence (EI), Cognitive Reframing (CR) and Appreciate Inquiry (AI) to Advance Well-being, will be facilitated by Dr. Catherine Florio Pipas. Finally, Dr. Jason E. Marker will facilitate the section on Leadership Skills for Family Physicians. He will focus on communicating well, motivating change and managing your time more efficiently.

    At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

    • Apply Emotional Intelligence (EI), Cognitive Reframing (CR), and Appreciate Inquiry (AI) to advance well-being for physicians and patients.
    • Analyze physician leadership skills to promote personal and professional well-being and optimize patient care.
    • Demonstrate ability to overcome clinical and professional challenges utilizing the DiSC model and enhanced communication.

    Workshop attendees are encouraged to purchase the DiSC assessment add-on (no CME credit).

    Everything DiSC® Assessment Tool — $100

    Everything DiSC is the premier adaptive behavioral style assessment used by more than 45 million people globally. Unlike other DiSC assessments, Everything DiSC is the original DiSC developer with more than 40 years of expertise. We offer a proven, scientifically validated assessment with greater than 90 percent accuracy rating from learners worldwide.

    Learners respond to behavioral statements on a five-point scale to measure their preferences and tendencies based on the DiSC model — a simple yet powerful model that describes four basic behavioral styles: D (Dominance), i (influence), S (Steadiness) and C (Conscientiousness).

    The results of the assessment are translated into a proven solution that actively develops those hard-to-learn social and emotional skills — all through the lens of each learner’s unique DiSC style.

    Learners will receive lifelong access to DiSC resources. A link will be sent one week prior to the course.

    Session 7: Thursday afternoon, December 12

    1:15–3:15 p.m. CT
    ECG Interpretation (Basic) — Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., FAAFP
    Clinical Procedure Demonstration (separate registration and fee required)
    $180

    This workshop will provide family physicians with recent research regarding evidence-based recommendations for ECG analysis regarding recommendations and guidelines for the appropriate use of electrocardiography.

    Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to:

    • Identify basic arrhythmias
    • Using a systematic approach, accurately interpret an ECG

    Session 8: Friday morning, December 13

    7:55 a.m.–12:45 p.m. CT

    • Welcome and Overview — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Pharmacotherapy 2024 — Timothy R. Brown, Pharm.D., BCACP, FASHP
    • ACIP 2024: Immunization Update — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Q&A 
    • Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: When Primary Prevention Didn’t Work — Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., FAAFP
    • Menopause: The Heat Goes On! (21 years After the Publication of the Principal Results From the WHI) — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP

    Session 9: Friday afternoon, December 13

    1:15–3:45 p.m. CT
    The New Era of Value-Based Payment — Kate Freeman, M.P.H.; Kent Moore; James Domdera, M.D., FAAFP
    Optional Session (separate registration and fee required)
    $225


    At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: 

    • Integrate value-based care principles into their practice.
    • Make informed decisions about patient care. 
    • Navigate the financial aspects more effectively.

    Part 1 Pre-work: 2 hours credit (complete prior to live activity)

    • View recorded FMX Session: Primary Care Payment 101: Getting Value-based Payment Right (1 hour)
    • View recorded FMX Panel: Prospective Payment: Facilitating Joy in Practice (1 hour)

    Optional Resources: Family Practice Management journal articles: 

    • How to Succeed in Value Based Care 
    • From Volume to Value: Progress, Rationale and Guiding Principles 

    Part 2: Introduction to Value-based Payment and Care and Economics Level Set
    Kate Freeman, M.P.H., and Karen Johnson, Ph.D.
    1:15–2:15 p.m.

    • Define the core principles of value-based payment and assess their current level of value-based payment understanding
    • Analyze key performance metrics and quality indicators

    Part 3: The New Era of Value-based Payment and Taking Charge of Your Practice’s Economic Future
    James Domdera, M.D., FAAFP
    2:15–3:15 p.m.

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between value-based payment and value-based care and its impact on your practice.
    • Develop an action plan for advocating for value-based payment.
    • Assess opportunities for — and potential barriers to — transitioning to value-based payment.
    • Examine and understand the payer landscape and how it applies to your specific practice setting. 

    Panel Session: Q&A
    3:15–3:45 p.m.

    Session 10: Friday afternoon, December 13

    1:15–3:15 p.m. CT
    ECG Interpretation (Advanced) — Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., FAAFP
    Clinical Procedure Demonstration
    $180

    Session 11: Saturday morning, December 14

    7:55 a.m.–12:45 p.m. CT

    • Welcome and Overview — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP
    • Hypertension Management: The Latest Guidelines and Therapies for Managing Hypertension, Including Novel Drug Classes and Lifestyle Interventions — Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., FAAFP
    • Diabetes Care in Geriatric Patients — Ariel Cole, M.D.
    • Mental Health Integration — An Exploration of Addressing Mental Health in Chronic Disease Management and Strategies for Integrating Mental Health Services Into Primary Care — Thomas Heinrich, M.D.
    • Q&A 
    • It’s Not Just for Gout Anymore: The Role of Colchicine in Cardiovascular Disease — Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., FAAFP
    • Nutrition and Aging: The Role of Diet in Preventing Age Related Diseases —Ariel Cole, M.D., FAAFP
    • Let’s Do This Together: Effective Strategies for Educating Patients About Their Chronic Conditions and Empowering Them to Manage Their Health Effectively — Justin Bailey, M.D., FAAFP
    • Reflections*, Day 5 — David Glenn Weismiller, M.D., Sc.M., FAAFP; Ariel Cole, M.D.; Jonathon Firnhaber, M.D., M.Ed., M.B.A., FAAFP; Thomas Heinrich, M.D.; Justin Bailey, M.D., FAAFP


    *Enhance your patient care today and earn up to 2 additional AAFP Prescribed credits for when you complete the Translation to Practice® (t2p®) process.


    At the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of common clinical problems seen in family medicine.
    • Construct evidence-based strategies to diagnose and treat common conditions in practice.
    • Prepare plans to address emerging public health topics that patients may present or be concerned with in practice.
    • State current guidelines, USPSTF, AAFP, etc., and screening recommendations for selected clinical problems.

    What should I expect after I register for livestream? 

    You will receive an email from ON Services, our streaming provider, the Friday before the course begins, with the link to access the livestream and course resources, including access to PDFs of presentations. ON Services will also send reminder emails one hour before the start of each day's sessions that you have registered for.

    What are the system requirements for the livestream?

    For ideal viewing and participation, you should have access to the following:

    • Computer with the minimum specifications of either Mac OS X 10.6 or Windows 7, with latest updates installed and 4 GB of RAM
    • Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 10.0+, Safari 1.0+, Edge, Chrome, or Opera (please note they are not compatible with Opera Mini). Upgrading your browser whenever possible is recommended.
    • High-speed internet connection with a minimum and consistent internet download speed of 3 Mbps or faster. Speed can be tested through the website www.speedtest.net.
    • Also compatible with iOS (Apple) and Android based tablets and smartphones.

    Note: Some corporate networks and internet service providers block video transmissions by use of a firewall. If you cannot see video clips (even though your system meets the system requirements), contact your network administrator to see whether a security firewall is blocking video transmission. 

    Will the live presentations be recorded?

    Yes. You will have access to the archived recordings of the sessions you have registered for within approximately two weeks. You will have unlimited access to these sessions for six months after the course. CME credit will not be offered.

    What if I want to cancel my livestream registration?

    Standard AAFP live course cancellation policies still apply.

    What if I'm not satisfied with the livestream experience?

    Please contact the AAFP Member Resource Center at (800) 274-2237 or aafp@aafp.org no later than Monday, December 16.

    The AAFP has reviewed Family Medicine Update Rebroadcast and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of Approval is from 11/27/2024 to 12/14/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 34 Live AAFP Prescribed Credits
    • 2 Enduring Materials AAFP Prescribed Credits

    The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Other activity for a maximum of 36 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

    Following this CME activity, participants will have the opportunity to earn an additional two Prescribed credits for participation in each Translation to Practice® exercise. Information on Translation to Practice® will be shared within the activity.

    Can't attend live?

    The self-study option offers you to learn on your schedule. 
     

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