Hospice Physicians and Government Audits: Documentation, Risk Mitigation, and Advocacy
Hospice Physicians and Government Audits: Documentation, Risk Mitigation, and Advocacy is presented by K. Ellissa Tiller, M.D. FAAHPM, CPE and Hospice Attorney Bryan Nowicki. This activity is planned in the context of one or more of the ABMS/ACGME Competencies and focuses on the hospice audit process, who the auditors are, what they look for, and the key documentation that often drives audit results. The views expressed by Dr. Tiller during the presentation do not necessarily represent the view of the VA or the United States.
Category
  • Regulatory/Public Policy
  • Hospice
Format
  • Video
  • Self Study
Credits
  • 0.75 ABIM MOC
  • 0.75 CME (physician only)
  • 0.75 Participation
Communications Micro-Learning Flight: Keeping the Connection: Addressing Challenges in Communicating Behind the Masks
Join Rachelle Bernacki, MD MS FAAHPM AGSF, Miguel Paniagua, MD and Stephanie Kiser, MD MPH in this Communications Micro-Learning Flight consisting of three 15-minute micro-learning sessions envisioned to address the pandemic challenges in delivering one of our most vital medical interventions: communication. This activity is designed to share novel skills we have put into practice for communicating "behind the masks", as well as reinforce existing communication principles which are now increasingly vital to providers throughout the healthcare system.
Category
  • Academic/Education Strategies
  • Communication/Teamwork
Format
  • Video
  • Self Study
Credits
  • 0.75 ABIM MOC
  • 0.75 CME (physician only)
  • 0.75 Participation
In Bad Faith: The Influence of PROP and CDC on Failed National Opioid Policy
Diligent analyses of the causes of overdose deaths attributed to opioids have shown that illegal drug - especially illicit fentalogues and heroin - are the driving force behind these deaths, rather than prescription pain medications. The discussion explores on the negative effects of the CDC Pain Guidelines for patients in chronic pain, including those receiving palliative care, and it offers insight into serious concerns and hopes for balanced national opioid policy in the future.
Category
  • Pain Management
  • Communication/Teamwork
Format
  • Video
  • Self Study
Credits
  • 1.00 CME (physician only)
  • 1.00 Participation
Pediatric to Adult Care Transitions: Between and Across Settings
This activity addresses the complex challenges, barriers and optimal successes in transitioning childhood palliative care patients and families over to adult palliative care and adult services providers. The desired outcome for this activity is to apply, analyze and evaluate a transition model in pediatric to adult transitions for future practice application to improve outcomes in pediatric to adult serious illness care. 
Category
  • Pediatrics
Format
  • Video
  • Self Study
Credits
  • 1.00 ABIM MOC
  • 1.00 ABP MOC
  • 1.00 CME (physician only)
  • 1.00 Participation
Demystifying Complex Mechanical Support, Surgical Equipment & Devices in Palliative Care
The intent of this 4-part microlearning flight is to demystify complex mechanical support and other surgical equipment and devices commonly seen in hospice and palliative care patients.
Category
  • Non-Pain Symptom Management
  • Medical/Clinical Knowledge
Format
  • Video
Credits
  • 1.00 ABA MOC
  • 1.00 ABIM MOC
  • 1.00 ABS MOC
  • 1.00 CME (physician only)
  • 1.00 Participation
HPM FAST Hospice Regulatory 2nd Edition (Reviewed 2022)
PLEASE READ: This activity was recently reviewed and edited to ensure the content is accurate. CME/MOC expiration dates have been extended through November 2, 2025 and may only be claimed one time.
Category
  • Regulatory/Public Policy
  • Hospice
  • Board Prep
Format
  • Interactive Enduring Activity
Credits
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC
  • 2.00 ABP MOC
  • 2.00 CME (physician only)
  • 2.00 Participation
2022 Grand Rounds: Year in Reflection
This activity includes the recordings of the three Grand Rounds that were held in 2022.
Category
  • Research/Quality Improvement
  • Leadership Development
  • DEI: Addressing Disparities/Advancing Equity
Format
  • Video
Credits
  • 3.00 ABA MOC
  • 3.00 ABIM MOC
  • 3.00 ABP MOC
  • 3.00 ABS MOC
  • 3.00 CME (physician only)
  • 3.00 Participation
Keeping It Down: A Case-Based Approach to Managing Pediatric Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are significant distressing symptoms among children receiving palliative or hospice care due to a variety of potential causes. In many situations children are unable to adequately express their specific discomfort.
Category
  • Pediatrics
Format
  • Interactive Enduring Activity
Credits
  • 0.50 ABIM MOC
  • 0.50 ABP MOC
  • 0.50 CME (physician only)
  • 0.50 Participation
Is Dopamine the Golden Ticket for Symptom Management in Palliative Care? Role Antipsychotics for Off-Label Uses
Antipsychotics are widely used off-label in clinical practice, especially within palliative care.
Category
  • Non-Pain Symptom Management
Format
  • Interactive Enduring Activity
Credits
  • 0.50 ABIM MOC
  • 0.50 CME (physician only)
  • 0.50 Participation
Assessment and Management of Disruptive Behaviors in Persons with Dementia
The progressions of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias commonly result in the emergence of behavioral disturbances that benefit from a thorough assessment.
Category
  • Non-Pain Symptom Management
  • Disease Trajectories and Prognosis
Format
  • Interactive Enduring Activity
Credits
  • 1.25 ABIM MOC
  • 1.25 CME (physician only)
  • 1.25 Participation

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