Hepatitis B, C, and HIV: Screening and Management_Enduring

The webinar will provide an overview of Hepatitis C, B, and HIV: Screening and Management.

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and clinical staff.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Review the prevalence, trends, and screening­ recommendations for Hepatitis B, C & HIV.­
  • Discuss recommended screening tests and the­ interpretation of the results.­
  • Review the management of Hepatitis C and the­ role of primary care in its treatment.­
  • Discuss considerations with Hepatitis C, B, and HIV coinfections.
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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Patient Safety/Risk Management
Course opens: 
05/07/2024
Course expires: 
05/07/2027
Part of: 
UPMC Health Plan - Provider CE Courses

PRESENTER

Nicholas DeGregorio, MD, MMM, FAP
AVP, Medicaid Medical Services, UPMC Health Plan

Dr. DeGregorio is an internal medicine physician serving as the AVP for UPMC for You. He completed medical school training at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, an Internal Medicine Internship and Residency program at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a past President of Preferred Primary Care Physicians with 20 of clinical practice experience. One of his key areas of interest, relevant to this presentation, is translating evidence-based guidelines into practice through population health and performance improvement programs.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

  • Mary Kelleher, MD, MPH
  • Michelle Schreiber, MSN, RN, CCM

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

No 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 with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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 material 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.

Patient Safety-Risk Management

This activity has been designated as and meets the Pennsylvania licensure requirement for Patient Safety-Risk Management Credit. It is the responsibility of the learner to maintain the educational presentation or conference agenda as evidence, if needed for audit purposes.

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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Patient Safety/Risk Management
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