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Prevention and Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency: Endocrinology Perspective
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YAROSLAV GOFNUNG, M.D.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, PSJMC
MODERATOR: Paola Tempesti, M.D.; Department of Medicine, PSJMC
FACULTY DISCLOSURE: According to CMA guidelines for faculty/planner disclosure of commercial support, we are required to announce the following: Dr. Gofnung states he has no disclosures. Dr. Tempesti states she has stock in Bristol Myers Squibb.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to: - identify who is at risk for Vitamin D deficiency and recognize the signs and symptoms.
- conduct an appropriate work-up for Vitamin D status and interpret results.
- incorporate into practice the latest recommendations for prevention and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency.
- identify cultural/linguistic factors that impact the epidemiology, incidence, diagnosis, treatment, clinical course, and/or long-term outcomes of Vitamin D deficiency.
This activity is designated for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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DOUGLAS JONES
DIR., INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROVIDENCE HEALTH &SERVICES, CA REGION
MODERATOR: Raffi Mesrobian, MD; Vice-Chief of Staff, PSJMC
FACULTY DISCLOSURE: According to CMA guidelines for faculty/planner disclosure of commercial support, we are required to announce the following: Mr. Jones states he has no disclosures. Dr. Mesrobian states he has no disclosures.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to: - cite the provisions of the ARRA related to HIT and EMR and determine the potential impact on hospitals and physicians in California.
- discuss how physicians can best prepare for adoption of HIT and receive federal subsidy for implementation of “meaningful use” of EMR.
- determine how PH&S California Region is assisting in the HIT alignment of physician groups and hospitals.
- identifycultural/linguistic factors such as computer literacy that impact the long-term outcomes of HIT adoption.
This activity is designated for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
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