NCMGMA-NCMSF January 16th Webinar: Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely
When Less is More for Your Patients:
Addressing the Overuse of Tests & Procedures

January 16, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Program

Choosing Wisely is an initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and education material development from Consumer Reports. The campaign helps healthcare providers and patients engage in conversations about the overuse of tests and procedures and supports efforts to help patients make smart and effective care choices. The North Carolina Healthcare Quality Alliance partners with Duke Health, Cornerstone Health Care, the North Carolina Medical Society, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, and the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics to treat viral infections in adults along with several other tests or procedures.

This webinar, presented by Dr. Yates Lennon, includes an overview of Choosing Wisely, his local experience in the Cornerstone Health Care practice, results and findings, and tips on implementing the program in a local practice.

Speaker

Yates Lennon, MD, MMM, FACOG
Chief Quality Officer
Cornerstone Health Care
Dr. Lennon practiced for 23-years as a full-time OB/GYN. For the last 2 years he has served as the Chief Quality Officer for Cornerstone Health Care, an affiliate of Wake Baptist Health. In May 2017 he graduated from Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Medical Management program. In his role as Chief Quality Officer he seeks to ensure Cornerstone providers have the tools they need to deliver high-quality, value-driven healthcare.

Registration

This webinar is complimentary but space is limited so make sure to register early! After you register, you will receive an emailed confirmation with webinar and phone-in instructions.

Continuing education credit may be granted through your professional organization (MGMA, PAHCOM, AHIMA, etc.). Please self-submit for these organizations.

Questions

For questions or more information please contact the NC Medical Society offices at ncmsfoundation@ncmedsoc.org.