A Journey Through Population Health (14 CME)

Course Description:

Population health can be defined as the application of public health principles to health care. It is how we improve the health of our patients and their communities- promoting wellness and prevention while mitigating the impact of chronic disease. At first glance, this neat and concise definition can create the illusion that population health is a simplistic topic. However, on the contrary, population health is a complex, multidimensional focus in healthcare, evidenced by the numerous challenges that manifest as barriers to the advancement of population health initiatives today. It is because of the persistence of these very challenges that physician leaders must develop enhanced knowledge and competence pertaining to the principles, goals, and strategies that advance population health initiatives. A Journey Through Population Health is designed to aid physician leaders in developing a more comprehensive and actionable knowledge base around population health. Using video lectures, self-reflective inquiry, and interactive learning activities, this course will illuminate your awareness of both the complexity and scope of population health, equipping you with the perspectives and approaches to effectively lead in the healthcare setting with a deepened awareness of the impacts of population health factors on patient care. We will address the challenges faced and solutions created by 21st century healthcare providers. We will also discuss how prevention and quality outcomes are linked to an organization’s bottom line, leading to an exploration of the latest critical data, pivotal studies, and key viewpoints on population health.

Course Objectives

1. Explain the basic precepts of population health.
2. Describe features of the U.S. healthcare system that impede achieving better population health.
3. Define value-based care and give three examples each of “high-value” and “low-value” care.
4. Discuss at least three examples of value-based care programs.
5. Outline several specific applications of the principles of population health management for your practice or health system.

Disclaimer

The American Association for Physician Leadership® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Association for Physician Leadership® staff and the faculty presented for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. The American Association for Physician Leadership® designates this enduring material for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Once you click “accept disclaimer,” you will have access to course material and no refund will be allowed for this course.

Key Dates
Original Course Release Date: December 2023
Course Expiration Date: December 2028
Your Course Access Expires: 365 days from your purchase of the course

Course Access Policy

Once you click “accept disclaimer,” you will have access to course material and no refund will be allowed for this course.