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Jonathan Weeks, MD, Part Two
MedChat
08/07/19 • 36 min
Podcast: Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Part Two
Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat5B
Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward internal medicine, family medicine and other specialties that treat patients with chronic pain.
Statement of Need
In 2017, overdose fatalities in Kentucky rose by 11% and Jefferson County had the most overdose deaths. It is critical for physicians and providers to be aware of the prevalence of illegal drugs and understand this culture - as legal prescribing guidelines / availability continues to be more restrictive and addicted patients may seek their "high" from illegal sources.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the effectiveness of medically assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addictions.
- Describe the mechanisms of antagonist therapy.
- Understand the treatment guidelines for medically assisted therapy.
Moderator
James Jennings, M.D.
Executive Medical Director, Adult Primary Care Director, Provider Wellbeing
Norton Healthcare
Speaker
Jonathan W. Weeks, M.D.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures
The moderator, speaker and planners for this activity have no potential or actual conflicts of interest to disclose.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported in part with a grant from Cardinal Health.
Physician Credits
American Medical Association
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
HB1 / Prescribing Controlled Substances
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has approved the podcast Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use
Disorder - Part Two for.50 HB1 credit hours. ID# 0519-H.50-NHC6b.
Date of Original Release | August 2019
Course Termination Date | August 31, 2021
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]
State Resources
Listing of treatment centers / resources – FindHelpNowKY
Kentucky State Police assistance in finding a treatment center – Angel Initiative
Resources for Additional Study
Hendrée E. Jones, Ph.D., et. al., “Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome after Methadone or Buprenorphine Exposure”, New England Journal of Medicine 363: 24, pages 2320-2331
Quentin Johnson, “Case Study: County-Level Responses to the Opioid Crisis in Northern Kentucky”, The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 46 (2018): 382-386
Marc Galanter, “Combining medically assisted treatment and Twelve-Step programming: a perspective and Review”, The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 2018, Vol. 44, No. 2, pages 151–159
Hefei Wen, PhD, et. al., “Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Medicaid-covered Utilization of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment”, Medical Care , Volume 55, Number 4, April 2017, pages 336-341
Harlan Matusow, M.A., et. al., “Medication assisted treatment in US drug courts: Results from a nationwide survey of availability, barriers and attitudes”, Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 44 (2013) 473–480
07/12/21 • 35 min
Podcast: Updates in the Management of Asthma in the Pediatric Patient
Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat29
Target AudienceThis activity is targeted toward primary care pediatric specialties.
Statement of Need
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children and in Kentucky approximately 10 - 12% of children have been diagnosed with asthma therefore it is critical for practitioners to understand the latest recommendations in the treatment of patients with asthma. In Dec. 2020, updated treatment guidelines were released for the management of patients with asthma. This program will highlight these updates to the NHLBI asthma treatment guidelines as the standard of care for the treatment of pediatric asthma.
ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Review the common types of asthma in the pediatric patient.
- Discuss the new asthma treatment/management guidelines; highlighting the six focus areas.
- List the new recommendations for the diagnosis / screening of pediatric asthma.
Speakers
Scott Bickel, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy Norton Children’s Pulmonology Affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Michael Orangias, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist Norton Children’s Pulmonology Affiliated with the UofL School of MedicineModerator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures
The speakers, moderator and planners for this activity have no potential or actual conflicts of interest to disclose.
Commercial Support
There was no commercial support for this activity.
Physician Credits
American Medical Association
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Date of Original Release |July 2021
Course Termination Date | July 2023Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]
Resources for Additional Study
Asthma Management Guidelines: Focused Updates 2020
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/asthma-management-guidelines-2020-updates
2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: Clinician's Guide
Updates to the Pediatrics Asthma Management Guidelines
Endocrine Pearls
MedChat
12/12/22 • 42 min
- Summarize the prevalence of endocrine conditions, including the most common conditions.
- Discuss the latest screening and diagnostic guidelines for frequently treated endocrine conditions seen in the primary care setting.
- Distinguish between primary and secondary endocrine disorders.
- Describe updated treatment options for common endocrine conditions seen in the primary care setting.
12/14/20 • 46 min
Podcast: Common Diagnosis and Treatments in Women's Health
Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat22
Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward primary care specialists.
Statement of Need
Often times, when female patients seek medical attention it is either for a specific complaint or their annual wellness exam. It is recognized that there are key issues affecting women's health that can be overlooked if practitioners do not evaluate or address at this time; including heart disease, mental/emotional distress, etc.
ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the role of the Women's Wellchart in the annual exam.
- Describe common causes of pelvic pain, evaluation and management of pelvic pain; e.g. endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids.
- Discuss the latest recommendations for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
Speaker
Tamara Callahan, M.D. Gynecologist Norton Medical GroupModerator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures
The moderator, speaker and planners for this activity have no potential or actual conflicts of interest to disclose.
Commercial Support
There was no commercial support for this activity.
Physician Credits
American Medical Association
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Date of Original Release |December 2020
Course Termination Date | December, 31 2022Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]
Resources for Additional Study
Is urinary incontinence associated with sedentary behaviour in older women? Analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32017767/
Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARCs) methods
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32014434/
Effect of hormone replacement therapy on atherogenic lipid profile in postmenopausal women
02/08/21 • 42 min
- Identify the latest preventative care and screening guidelines in women's health.
- Review updates in cancer screenings and prevention.
- Discuss the importance of patient education and the patients’ role in their overall wellness.
Management of Insomnia
MedChat
03/11/24 • 33 min
Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Hear from stroke survivors and medical specialists about being stronger after stroke. Listen on the Norton Healthcare Channel on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast platform.
Podcast editing and production: www.unmuteaudio.com
05/13/24 • 45 min
Episode 66: Pediatric Hypertension: A Comprehensive Guide to Screening and Diagnosis
Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat66
Target AudienceThis activity is targeted toward primary care and pediatric healthcare providers and advanced providers.
Statement of NeedThis program will provide the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hypertension. Additionally, risk factors and etiology will be reviewed. Hypertension in the pediatric population continues to rise; and rates have shown an increasing linear relationship to increasing adiposity. According to the CDC, approximately 20% of children less than 19 are considered obese.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Define pediatric hypertension.
- List the diagnostic guidelines for pediatric hypertension.
- Review the proper technique for taking blood pressure in pediatric patients to ensure accuracy.
- Describe the etiology and risk factors for pediatric hypertension.
ModeratorMark McDonald, M.D., FAAP Medical Director Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Children’s Medical Center Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Critical Care UofL School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky
SpeakerMalavika Prasad, M.D. Pediatric Nephrologist Norton Children’s Nephrology Affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners, moderators and speakers of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity.
Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing CreditsNorton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 1.0 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or [email protected].
Resources for Additional Study:
Updates on Hypertension and New Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31230693/
Pediatric Hypertension https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34311845/
Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Hear from stroke survivors and medical specialists about being stronger after stroke. Listen on your favorite podcast platform.
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville-based hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana, provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
Date of Original Release | May 2024; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | May 2027
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]
Audio Editing and Production: www.unmuteaudio.com
05/11/23 • 28 min
- Discuss the prevalence of atrial fibrillation.
- List the risk factors of atrial fibrillation and monosymptomatic atrial fibrillation.
- Describe management strategies of atrial fibrillation.
- Identify when specialty care is needed for the management of atrial fibrillation.
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures
The planners and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose. The speaker Kent Morris, M.D., has relevant relationships with AtriCure, Medtronic and Biosense Webster as a consultant. Additionally, with Atricure on the Speaker’s Bureau. The speaker Tara Mudd, APRN has a relevant relationship with AtriCure as a Consultant. These relationships have been successfully mitigated.
Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Credits Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.5 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or [email protected]. Resources for Additional Study: Screening and management of atrial fibrillation in primary care https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33846159/ Atrial Fibrillation: Pathogenesis, Predisposing Factors, and Genetics https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35008432/ Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of Original Release |May 2023; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | May 2025 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]Jonathan Weeks, MD. Part One
MedChat
08/07/19 • 31 min
Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Part One
Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat5A
Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward internal medicine, family medicine and other specialties that treat patients with chronic pain.
Statement of Need
In 2017, overdose fatalities in Kentucky rose by 11% and Jefferson County had the most overdose deaths. It is critical for physicians and providers to be aware of the prevalence of illegal drugs and understand this culture - as legal prescribing guidelines / availability continues to be more restrictive and addicted patients may seek their "high" from illegal sources.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Define medically assisted therapy (MAT) for opioid addiction.
- Identify the FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder.
- Understand the indications, benefits and limitations of MAT; including the pregnant patient.
- Discuss the psychological effects of opiate withdrawal.
Moderator
James Jennings, M.D.
Executive Medical Director, Adult Primary Care Director, Provider Wellbeing
Norton Healthcare
Speaker
Jonathan W. Weeks, M.D.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures
The moderator, speaker and planners for this activity have no potential or actual conflicts of interest to disclose.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported in part with a grant from Cardinal Health.
Physician Credits
American Medical Association
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
HB1 / Prescribing Controlled Substances
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has approved the podcast Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use
Disorder - Part One for.50 HB1 credit hours. ID# 0519-H.50-NHC6b.
Date of Original Release | August 2019
Course Termination Date | August 31, 2021
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]
State Resources
Listing of treatment centers / resources – FindHelpNowKY
Kentucky State Police assistance in finding a treatment center – Angel Initiative
Resources for Additional Study
Hendrée E. Jones, Ph.D., et. al., “Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome after Methadone or Buprenorphine Exposure”, New England Journal of Medicine 363: 24, pages 2320-2331.
Quentin Johnson, “Case Study: County-Level Responses to the Opioid Crisis in Northern Kentucky”, The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 46 (2018): 382-386.
Marc Galanter, “Combining medically assisted treatment and Twelve-Step programming: a perspective and Review”, The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 2018, Vol. 44, No. 2, pages 151–159.
Hefei Wen, PhD, et. al., “Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Medicaid-covered Utilization of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment”, Medical Care , Volume 55, Number 4, April 2017, pages 336-341.
Harlan Matusow, M.A., et. al., “Medication assisted treatment in US drug courts: Results from a nationwide survey of availability, barriers and attitudes”, Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 44 (2013) 473–480.
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FAQ
How many episodes does MedChat have?
MedChat currently has 76 episodes available.
What topics does MedChat cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Cme, Medicine, Physician, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on MedChat?
The episode title 'DEA Provider Compliance and Safe Guards, Part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on MedChat?
The average episode length on MedChat is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of MedChat released?
Episodes of MedChat are typically released every 28 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of MedChat?
The first episode of MedChat was released on Apr 1, 2019.
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