Keeping Up with the Rapidly Evolving Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Landscape – The Role for Health-System Pharmacists
Jointly provided by
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine    		This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Held in conjunction with the 2021 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition

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LEARN ABOUT
  • How current and emerging therapies fit into the MS management algorithm
  • The role of telehealth and how to manage MS remotely
  • How the impact of and value of real-world evidence is used to inform clinical decision making in MS
EXPERT FACULTY PRESENTERS
Aimee Banks, PharmD, BCPS, MSCS
Clinical Pharmacist, Multiple Sclerosis
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Mitzi Joi Williams, MD
Founder
Joi Life Wellness Group
TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists with an interest managing patients with MS.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Health care resource utilization associated with MS is significant and continues to rise. The continually evolving MS treatment landscape accentuates the need for increased disease and therapeutic knowledge amongst health-system pharmacy professionals to optimize clinical outcomes, reduce treatment variability, and increase patient engagement in their own care. Increased knowledge and competence will assist health-system pharmacy professionals in delivering quality care to MS patients and improving quality of life throughout the disease course.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to demonstrate improved ability to:
  • Review the potential impact of and value of real-world evidence to inform clinical decision making in MS
  • Assess where current and emerging therapies fit into the MS management algorithm
  • Evaluate the expanding role of telehealth and recommendations for managing MS management and treatment remotely
  • Illustrate treatment optimization approaches to balance costs with improved outcomes in MS management
AGENDA
1:00pm - 1:05pm ET Opening Comments/Overview
Mitzi Joi Williams, MD

1:05pm - 1:35pm Examining the Impact and Value of Real-World Evidence to Inform MS Clinical Decision Making
Mitzi Joi Williams, MD

1:35pm - 2:00pm Treatment Optimization Strategies to Enhance Overall Outcomes for Patients with MS
Aimee Banks, PharmD, BCPS, MSCS

2:00pm - 2:15pm Case Studies
  • Early Diagnosis

  • Positioning of Emerging Therapies

  • Multidisciplinary Care Coordination and Remote Monitoring

    • All Faculty

    2:15pm - 2:30pm Audience Question and Answer Session
    Key Takeaways and Closing Comments; Post-Activity Assessment and Evaluation
    ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
    Joint Accreditation Statement
    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Impact Education, LLC. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

    CREDIT DESIGNATION
    Continuing Pharmacy Education
    Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

    Universal Activity Number: JA4008162-9999-21-3042-L01-P
    Type of Activity: Application

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