2023 UPMC for Life Medicare Product Training_Enduring

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

 
During this presentation, our expert will discuss:
 
  • The difference between Medicare Fee for Service and Medicare Advantage, why Medicare Advantage exists, and where it’s going in the future.
  • The importance of Value-Based Care.
  • UPMC Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage Plan, UPMC for Life.
  • Care managers and what they do, optimizing information flow.
  • Health outcomes, accountability for costs, and why this is a better patient experience.

Target Audience

UPMC Provider network

Learning Objectives

 
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
 
  • Understand the difference between Medicare Fee for Service and Medicare Advantage and why Medicare Advantage exists, it’s history, and where it’s going in the future.
  • Understand the importance of Alternate Payment Models and Value Based Care.
  • Learn about UPMC Health Plans Medicare Advantage Plan – UPMC for Life.
  • Understand Care Managers and what they do, optimizing information flow.
  • Describe health outcomes and accountability for costs and why this is a better patient experience.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/11/2023
Course expires: 
07/11/2026
Part of: 
UPMC Health Plan - Provider CE Courses
UPMC Health Plan
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States
Presenter
 
Barbara Kevish, MD
AVP, Medicare Medical Services
UPMC Health Plan
 
 
Planning Committee
Michelle Schreiber, MSN, RN, CCM
 
 
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
 
Disclaimer Statement
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour.

Other health care professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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