CME Events

MAT 101: Medication Assisted Treatment - April 24, 2020
Presented by: Todd Stull, MD, John Massey, MD, and Kenneth Zoucha, MD
Available Credit: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Objectives
1. Describe the epidemiology of substance use disorders (SUDs) and related mortality in the United States.
2. List the DSM-5 criteria for SUD.
3. Describe pivotal milestones in the treatment of opioid use disorders.
4. Describe the benefits of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Listen to the Recording (Expires 4/24/2023)
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Disclosures
Policies and standards of the Nebraska Medical Education Trust require that speakers and planners for continuing medical education activities disclose any relevant financial relationships they may have with commercial interests whose products, devices or services may be discussed in the content of a CME activity. The speaker and planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
Nebraska Medical Education Trust designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
The Nebraska Medical Education Trust is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Understanding Home Health Care in Nebraska - November 14, 2019
Presented by: Amanda Holst, Director Certified Home Care, Visiting Nurse Association & Diana Lecher, Director of Home Health, Hospice & Cardio/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Chadron Community Hospital
Available Credit: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Objectives
1. Improve attendees knowledge of home health benefits and regulatory requirements.
2. Review the upcoming Medicare home health changes effective January 1, 2020.
3. Obtain a greater understanding of how home health can improve care for your patients.
4. Illustrate the complexity of care coordination.
5. Identify key components to improve care coordination across various settings.
6. Illustrate how home health can lessen the work of primary care providers and their clinic staff.
7. Illustrate both urban and rural Nebraska agency variations.

Listen to the Recording (Expires 11/14/21)
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Disclosures
Policies and standards of the Nebraska Medical Education Trust require that speakers and planners for continuing medical education activities disclose any relevant financial relationships they may have with commercial interests whose products, devices or services may be discussed in the content of a CME activity. The speaker and planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
Nebraska Medical Education Trust designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
The Nebraska Medical Education Trust is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

When to call Child Protective Services:  Law, policy, and best practices in child and family advocacy for health care providers - June 11, 2019
Presented by: Sarah Helvey, J.D., M.S., Child Welfare Director for Nebraska Appleseed
Available Credit: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Objectives
1. Provide an overview of Nebraska’s child welfare system, including referrals, safety and risk assessments, service availability and limitations, and case progression.
2. Describe relevant state and federal laws and best practices, including mandated reporting, drug testing, CAPTA/CARA, and the new Family First Act.
3. Describe how health care providers can advocate for children and families.
Listen to the Recording (Expires 6/11/22)
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Disclosures
Policies and standards of the Nebraska Medical Education Trust require that speakers and planners for continuing medical education activities disclose any relevant financial relationships they may have with commercial interests whose products, devices or services may be discussed in the content of a CME activity. The speaker and planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
Nebraska Medical Education Trust designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
The Nebraska Medical Education Trust is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Treating Patients on Concomitant Opioid & Benzodiazepine - March 27, 2019
Presented by: Kyle Stirewalt, PharmD, BCPS
Available Credit: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Objectives
1. Discuss the morbidity and mortality associated with concomitant opioid and benzodiazepine therapy.
2. Summarize the evidence to support therapies for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and pain.
3. Evaluate strategies for tapering opioid analgesics and benzodiazepines.
4. Discuss strategies to engage patients in difficult conversations and outline appropriate patient selection for referral to specialty care.
Listen to the Recording (Expires 3/27/22)
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Disclosures
Policies and standards of the Nebraska Medical Education Trust require that speakers and planners for continuing medical education activities disclose any relevant financial relationships they may have with commercial interests whose products, devices or services may be discussed in the content of a CME activity. The speaker and planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
Nebraska Medical Education Trust designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
The Nebraska Medical Education Trust is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Healthcare Guardians - October 10, 2018
Presented by: Marla Fischer-Lempke, JD, Deputy Director of the Office of Public Guardian and Jill Jensen, JD, Cline Williams
Available Credit: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Objectives
1. Describe the responsibilities required between a medical provider and a guardian as it pertains to a patient.
2. Review issues involved in the evaluation  of legal “capacity” of a patient as it relates to the court appointment of a guardian.
3. Understand options regarding surrogate decision making for an individual including surrogate decision makers for hospitalized patients, powers of attorney, powers of attorney for health care, guardian and conservatorship.
Listen to the Recording (Expires 10/10/21)
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Disclosures
Policies and standards of the Nebraska Medical Education Trust require that speakers and planners for continuing medical education activities disclose any relevant financial relationships they may have with commercial interests whose products, devices or services may be discussed in the content of a CME activity. The speaker and planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
Nebraska Medical Education Trust designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
The Nebraska Medical Education Trust is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.