New CME webinar on quality measures available
Jan. 2022Education/Webinars
"Providers may earn CME credits by viewing our latest webinar on the importance of implementing quality measures within the framework of clinical practice. Using this knowledge is an excellent way for a clinical practice to thrive by helping to improve efficiency, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
Watch the Quality Measures for Primary Care Providers webinar on demand to get a “101"" on quality measures. During the presentation, participants will learn:
Quality Reference Resources are included as part of the presentation.
Watch Quality Measures for Primary Care Providers on demand. You may earn continuing medical education credits (CME) for watching this webinar.*
*Provider is responsible for verifying CME eligibility. This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and AAPA Category 1 CME. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity."
Watch the Quality Measures for Primary Care Providers webinar on demand to get a “101"" on quality measures. During the presentation, participants will learn:
- The concepts of quality and value and how they apply to health care.
- The components of a quality measure.
- HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA roles in quality measures.
- Best practices for select pediatric, behavioral, and adult measures.
Quality Reference Resources are included as part of the presentation.
Watch Quality Measures for Primary Care Providers on demand. You may earn continuing medical education credits (CME) for watching this webinar.*
*Provider is responsible for verifying CME eligibility. This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and AAPA Category 1 CME. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity."
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