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INTRODUCTION

Tackling Patient Adherence: Population-based Data and Patient-Centered Care in Chronic Disease Management

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INTRODUCTION

Credit Hours: CME 1.50

Target Audience:

Faculty, residents, fellows, community physicians, those with prescriptive authority or who support prescriptive decisions, and others who are interested in addressing issues related to patient adherence in the management of chronic disease.

Educational Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Explain how Medication Adherence is defined and two methods by which it is calculated.
  • Describe implications of poor adherence as it affects individuals, populations, clinical research and healthcare costs associated with chronic disease(s).
  • Identify the various barriers patients encounter and/or report are contributing to poor adherence.
  • Articulate methods to assess for and mitigate barriers.
  • Apply evidence-based prescribing recommendations for the management of diabetes, elevated cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes with hypertension.
  • State how a practice team-based approach and self-management education can positively impact patient self-care behaviors.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that will improve patient adherence.
  • Recognize improved clinical outcomes in patients with chronic conditions within a practice population.

Authors:
1. Nicholas DeGregorio, MD, FACP, MMM — Medical Director, UPMC Health Plan
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
2. Linda M. Siminerio, RN, PhD, CDE — Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Director, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute
Dr. Siminerio receives grant/research support from Sanofi. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for Eli Lilly.
3. DeAndra L. Jones, RPh, MBA — Manager Pharmacy Provider Network Services UPMC Health Plan
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
4. Jocelyn Hain, PharmD — Clinical Pharmacy Specialist UPMC Health Plan
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
5. Cynthia L. Brown, RN, BSN, MBA — Physician Account Executive UPMC Health Plan
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals are awarded (0.15) continuing education units (CEU) which are equivalent to 1.5 contact hours.

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.