The Role of Biologics in Reducing Exacerbations in Moderate and Severe Asthma
Released On
May 16, 2025
Expires On
May 16, 2026
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
75 minutes
Specialty
Allergy & Immunology, Case Management, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Pulmonology
Topic(s)
Asthma, Respiratory
CME INFO
Session 1:
The Role of Biologics in Reducing Exacerbations in Moderate and Severe Asthma
This program is supported by an independent educational grant from Global Education Group and MedliveCME, LLC (previously known as PlatformQ Health Education, LLC), in collaboration with the Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Acknowledgement
This program is supported by an independent educational grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Sanofi.
Date of Release/Expiration
This activity was released on May 16, 2025 and is valid until May 16, 2026. Requests for credit must be made no later than May 16, 2026.
Credit Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of community pulmonologists, allergists, emergency medicine physicians and allied health care professionals (nurse practitioners, physician assistants), nurses, community health workers and social workers.
Program Overview
In the first module, “Proactive Management of Moderate and Severe Asthma to Reduce the Impact of Exacerbations,” pulmonology and allergy experts will review the negative impact of asthma exacerbations on lung function, and the benefits and risks associated with corticosteroid and biologic treatments.
Then, pulmonologists and community health workers will discuss steps that can be taken for a patient with asthma in the emergency room to ensure appropriate referral and follow up with an asthma care provider. During “Best Practices for Care Transition to Ensure Patient Retention in Care,” experts will review the key roles of nursing staff and social workers, post-discharge processes and follow-ups, resources to encourage patient follow-up with or location of care, and strategies to retain patients in the care system.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe the negative impact of inadequately controlled asthma and repeated exacerbations on lung function, and burden of disease
- Summarize the evidence regarding the negative impacts of systemic corticosteroid exposure to control exacerbations
- Summarize the data for the efficacy, safety, and impact on exacerbations of biologics to optimize management of moderate and severe asthma
- Recognize strategies to ensure continuity of care from emergency and inpatient care settings to community HCPs for patients who presented for uncontrolled moderate or severe asthma
- Review strategies to ensure patient engagement in long-term care
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and Medlive. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Continuing Education
Global Education Group designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Estimated Time to Complete
This activity should take approximately 75 minutes to complete.
Instructions to Receive Credit
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must (1) read the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure statements, (2) complete the educational activity online, and (3) complete the post-test and activity evaluation. TO receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, participants must receive a score of 70% on the post-test.
Hardware/Software Requirements
Participants will need a computer with a recent version of Adobe Flash installed, as well as an internet connection sufficient for streaming media.
Fee Information & Refund/Cancellation Policy
There is no fee for this educational activity.
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The faculty have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
The planners and managers at Global Education Group and MedliveCME, LLC (previously known as PlatformQ Health Education, LLC) have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and MedliveCME, LLC (previously known as PlatformQ Health Education, LLC) do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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