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Health Equity: Leading the Change
Free Health Equity Education
High-quality primary care is only one piece of a much larger puzzle that can improve health outcomes. Multidimensional factors like social determinants of health, inclusivity and health equity aren’t just on the periphery of health care — they are imperative to the role of family physicians in their communities.
This health equity education course is designed to help medical professionals better understand and implement how to actively work towards providing more equitable and compassionate health care. It focuses on five pillars that encompass major influences impacting population health:
- Striving for health equity
- Addressing social determinants of health
- Supporting vulnerable populations
- Championing economics and policy to reduce health disparities
- Understanding the impact of climate change on population health
Format
This online CME is free to all users. Each of the five main content areas are presented as an asynchronous online session. Listen to prerecord lectures, dive into downloadable readings, and explore additional supplemental learning activities — all at your own pace wherever you learn best. A pre- and post-test will provide an opportunity for self-assessment.
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health
- Championing Economics and Policy to Reduce Health Disparities
- Striving for Health Equity
- Supporting Vulnerable Populations
- Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Population Health
- Alisahah J. Cole, MD
- Brian E. Frank, MD
- Brisa Urquieta de Hernandez, PhD
- Jewell Carr, MD, FAAFP
- Kellia J Hansmann, MD, MPH
- Sonia Lopez
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:
- Point out the multidimensional factors impacting health equity in the U.S.
- Determine practice strategies to address social determinants of health
- Provide care in an inclusive and safe environment for vulnerable patients
- Consider opportunities for health equity advocacy regarding payment structure for value-based reimbursement models
- Explain the impact of climate change on population health
- High-speed broadband connection required for online access.
- Latest version of Firefox, Safari, or Chrome on Windows or Macintosh computers or tablets.
- Latest version of Adobe Reader.
The AAFP has reviewed Health Equity: Leading the Change and deemed it acceptable for up to 6.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 7/15/2025 to 7/15/2028. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 Enduring Materials for a maximum of 6.5 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.
By completing this on-demand activity, you are eligible to receive certification points from the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). This activity has been developed as an alternative self-assessment option in alignment with ABFM’s continuing certification requirements. Upon successful completion, your participation will be reported to ABFM for credit toward your certification. This package includes five modules, each eligible for 2.5 certification points, for a maximum of 12.5 points.
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