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Communication

Skills used in the exchange of information directly impact the quality of care and each patient’s experience.  Our communication courses focus on the areas of limited English proficiency, hearing impaired patients, health literacy and cultural competence. Learn more...

Health and Wellness

From promoting a healthy lifestyle and recommending preventative strategies to managing chronic disease and mental health, there is a need to address areas of health and wellness on both the national and local landscape. Learn more...

Legal Risk Management

This case study-format series focuses on reducing your risk of litigation in such areas as mandated reporting and communication. Learn more...

Medical Ethics

The medical profession has at its core a body of ethical statements developed for the benefit of the patient. Many issues continue to face physicians as they manage patients, especially in end-of-life care. Learn more...

Patient Safety

Browse Safety Patient safety is one of the nation's most pressing health care challenges. Our courses focus on both patient safety and cost management. Learn more...

Practice Improvement

Using health information and patient education to improve practice can reduce risk and enhance the patient’s experience. Course topics include using information technology, electronic health records, and e-prescribing. Learn more...

Public Health

Using content from live events and patient education strategies, we offer courses focused in four areas:  Healthy Weight, Violence Prevention, Preparedness, and Environmental Health. Learn more...

 

 
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Medical Mistakes: Learn to Steer Clear of the Common Ones

Medical errors in the ambulatory environment can be complex with multiple breakdowns in the system. This CME activity raises awareness for the most common errors and outlines potential strategies a physician can implement to minimize risk.

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Managing Risk When Prescribing Narcotic Painkillers for Patients

According to a study of Massachusetts death files, opioid-related fatal poisoning rates have risen significantly. The use of opioids, more commonly known as narcotics, have continued to increase for the management of pain.  This CME activity explores legal concerns of pain management and actionable steps providers can take in their practice that may reduce that risk.
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MMS ARRA Advisor

Sign up for the ARRA Advisor e-newsletter for the latest information from the MMS about the Federal Stimulus program, EMR adoption, Health Information Exchange and other related technology subjects.  

 




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NEJM Weekly CME Program
Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM per exam. New exams every week.

 

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Journal Watch Online CME Program CME Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM per exam. New exams added regularly.

 

The New England Journal of Medicine

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