2024 MMS Annual Education Program — Navigating Access, Equity, Workforce, and Costs in Primary Care
Friday, May 10, 2024, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. ET – Virtual Live Webinar
**This event is part of the MMS Annual Meeting. You will be directed to the Annual Meeting Registration page to register for this and other events being offered.**
Activity Description
Examine essential insights into the critical elements shaping primary care at our webinar on “Navigating Access, Equity, Workforce, and Costs in Primary Care.” This dynamic program is designed to address four key pillars of modern health care: access,
workforce capacity, health equity, and health care costs. Join our moderator, keynote speaker, and panel of experts as they explore the pivotal role of health care professionals in improving patient health.
Moderator
Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, MPH
President, The Commonwealth Fund
To learn more about Dr. Joseph R. Betancourt, click here.
Keynote Speaker
Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH
Executive Director, Ariadne Labs
Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Primary Care Physician, Brigham and Women's Hospital
To learn more about Dr. Asaf Bitton, click here.
Faculty
John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP
Alice Hamilton Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Healthcare Policy Director, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan
To learn more about Dr. John Z. Ayanian, click here.
Helen Burstin, MD, MPH, MACP
CEO, Council of Medical Specialty Services (CMSS)
To learn more about Dr. Helen Burstin, click here.
Rushika Fernandopulle, AB, MD, MPP
CEO and Co-Founder, Iora Health
To learn more about Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle, click here.
Activity Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
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Define the challenges faced in primary care and evaluate the consequences on patient outcomes, population health, health equity, and health care costs in Massachusetts
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Analyze the shortage of primary care providers and the impact on access to care
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Examine the role of health care policies in shaping primary care practices
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Explore strategies and solutions that address the challenges in primary care
Program Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $135.00
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $270.00
Allied Health Professional/Other – $105.00
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member educational voucher information
Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
