PayerTalkCE® Presents: Case Challenge: Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Impact of utilization management programs on outcomes in patients affected by SDOH
Pharmacologic treatment options for AMD

Expert Faculty Presenters:


	Gary M. Owens, MD President Gary Owens Associates Click here for biography

	Jordan M. Graff, MD, FACS Surgeon & Partner, BDP Eye Center at American Vision Partners (AVP) Chair, Division of Ophthalmology, Creighton University Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, Phoenix Medical Executive Committee, AVP - Phoenix, AZ Click here for biography

Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of managed care pharmacy directors, registered nurses, clinical pharmacists, quality directors and medical directors.

Statement of Need/Program Overview
Within the space of just a few years, several new retinal treatments have been approved for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular edema (DR/DME), promising increased durability and better patient outcomes. These conditions can significantly impact vision and quality of life for patients. The program will explore the clinical, emotional, and logistical challenges faced by patients, highlight the importance of timely diagnosis and effective treatment strategies, and emphasize multidisciplinary approaches to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life. Practical insights into improving treatment adherence and shared decision-making will also be covered to support better care delivery. We will also explore regional perspectives on AMD and DR/DME, identify opportunities to improve the quality of care, and highlight collaborative approaches and health plan best practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

Evaluate the impact of utilization management programs on outcomes in patients affected by SDOH
Characterize pharmacologic treatment options for AMD in terms of efficacy, safety, and dosing intervals

Accreditation Information

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and Impact Education, LLC. MER 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 Continuing Medical Education
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Pharmacy Education
Medical Education Resources designates this continuing education activity for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

This activity is certified as Knowledge-based CPE.

Please note: Pharmacists have up to 30 days to complete the evaluation and claim credit for participation so that information can be submitted to CPE Monitor as required.

Continuing Nursing Education
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.

Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 0.5 contact hours.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies all financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

The authors reported the following financial relationships with ineligible companies whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:

*Name of Working Group Members/Planners*	*Reported Financial Relationship*
Gary M. Owens, MD	Consulting fees (eg. Advisory boards) - Regeneron, Sanofi, Roche, ICON, Payer Sciences, Magnolia Innovation
Jordan M. Graff, MD, FACS	Grants/Research Support - Genentech/Roche, RegenxBio, Ocular Therapeutix, Kyowa Kirin Consulting fees (eg. Ad Boards) - Genentech/Roche, RegenxBio, Hi-Health, Alimera, Regeneron, IvericBio Speakers' Bureaus - Genentech/Roche

The content managers reported the following financial relationships with ineligible companies whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:

*Name of Content Managers*	*Reported Financial Relationship*
Impact Education, LLC.	No financial relationships to disclose
Planners at Medical Education Resources	No financial relationships to disclose

DISCLAIMER
The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Medical Education Resources, Impact Education, LLC, and/or Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The authors have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.

FEE INFORMATION
There is no fee for this educational activity.