MCC 2011 Desired Learning Outcomes

The Patient Safety Education Project: Systems-Based Care Meets Professionalism
by Martin J. Hatlie, JD

At the conclusion of this learning activity, the participants should be able to:

• Deploy new skills and behaviors in their medical practice to improve communication with patients and families and reduce liability exposure.
• Change the norms in their practice setting to advance professionalism and systems based practices that can reduce medical errors.

The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Workshop: Understanding the Proposed CMS Regulations
Panel Members: Sue Hertlein, Max Reiboldt & Jeffrey Daigrepont

At the conclusion of this learning activity, the participants should be able to:

• Assess the CMS ACO proposed requirements and their ability to meet the requirements.
• Apply knowledge gained about the quality and cost containment programs for the

CMS ACO model to evaluate the shared savings program and determine if this structure could work for their organization.

• Identify the key elements of patient-centered care, care coordination and the focus on quality of care to Medicare beneficiaries and all patients to make effective decisions about their current environments.
• Adopt helpful tools and complete a check list to assess if they are ready to participate in an ACO.

CME Luncheon Keynote: Bridging the Patient Safety – Medical Liability Chasm
by Timothy B. McDonald, MD, JD

At the conclusion of this learning activity, the participants should be able to:

• Describe a comprehensive approach to patient harm and list the reasons why a focus on patient safety reduces liability.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication after harm or when near harm occurs.

The Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) “How To” Workshop Series 1 of 3:
Making the Transition, Improving the Quality of Care, and Applying for Financial Incentives
by Jeffrey Daigrepont, EFMP, CAPPM

At the conclusion of this learning activity, the participants should be able to:

• Assess current healthcare information technology (HIT) legislation, standards, and how other organizations have successfully adopted HIT.
• Recognize where to begin with EHR adoption, including system qualifications and configurations, related penalties, and “how to” make the transition.
• Apply the latest HIT information to make effective decisions about EHR purchasing, adoption preparations, and quality care improvements.
• Perform a customized stimulus analysis to estimate your practice’s earning potential in federal incentives.

Training Your Staff to Increase Office Efficiency and Enhance the Patient Encounter
by Sue Hertlein

At the conclusion of this learning activity, the participants should be able to:

• Assess and prioritize their practice’s training needs and design a training program.
• Apply best practices and helpful tools for staff/patient interaction.

Speaker Disclosures

The following speakers do not have any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests: Timothy McDonald, MD, Max Reiboldt, CPA, Sue Hertlein, and Jeffrey Daigrepont, EFMP, CAPPM. Martin J. Hatlie, JD has disclosed that he receives a salary for employment services and profit distribution from P4PS, Ltd.

CME Disclosures, Accreditation & Designation Statements

The planning members of the Chicago Medical Society’s CME Planning & Executive Committee do not have any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests: David A. Loiterman, MD, President, Thomas M. Anderson, MD, Kenneth G. Busch, MD, Philip B. Dray, MD, Howard Axe, MD, Robert W. Panton, MD, William N. Werner, MD, MPH, William A. McDade, MD, MPH, Course Director, and Cecilia Merino, Director of Education.  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The Chicago Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chicago Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity