Description:

This Continuing Medical Education activity is designed to update primary care and specialty practices on the evolving strategies for implementing evidence-based medicine to meet the needs of local, regional, and global communities. The intent is to inform the attendees on innovations in treating special patient populations, with a focus on Caribbean communities. Using evidence-based prevention, chronic-disease management, pharmacotherapy, and cutting-edge treatment options, participants will be able to integrate approaches to improve patient care outcomes for patients.

PROFESSIONS ELIGIBLE FOR CREDIT

 Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will:

• Summarize new models of healthcare delivery system reform and how they can be employed

• Explain current solutions to address healthcare fragmentation and health outcomes

• Apply best practices to address health equity in communities they serve 

• Identify pragmatic tools and innovations to address the needs of patient populations

• Describe health disparities of Caribbean populations both locally and abroad