Understanding and Addressing Disparities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Best Practices and Novel Paradigms
Released On
March 1, 2024
Expires On
March 1, 2025
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Hematology, Hematology-Oncology, Oncology
Topic(s)
Geriatric Medicine, Leukemia, Oncology
Acknowledgement
This activity is provided by Talem Health and RME Collaborative.
This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from AbbVie, Inc.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Nurses — 1.0 Contact Hour (1.0 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit)
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for oncologists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team who serve patients from rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
Rapid advances in our understanding of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) have led to novel therapeutic approaches and improved patient outcomes. These advances, however, have increased the complexity of clinical decision-making. In rural and underserved areas, a scarcity of oncologists, greater distances to care, low socioeconomic status, and higher rates of comorbid conditions further complicate management. In this activity, expert faculty will review current and emerging therapies for AML and MDS and how to develop treatment plans based on new evidence, guideline recommendations, and patient characteristics. Evidence-based strategies to monitor and mitigate treatment-related adverse effects and improve hematologic care in rural and underserved settings will also be discussed.
The content for this enduring activity was recorded on January 18, 2024.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Evaluate the role of molecular, predictive, and prognostic factors in guiding treatment decisions for AML and MDS
- Discuss current and emerging treatment options for AML and MDS, in both the newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory setting
- Develop personalized treatment plans for patients with AML and MDS, in both the newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory setting, considering new evidence, guideline recommendations, and patient characteristics
- Employ evidence-based strategies for monitoring and mitigating adverse effects associated with treatment for AML and MDS
Faculty
Amir T. Fathi, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Leukemia Program Director
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Chris Prakash, MD
Director, Quality Services - Texas Oncology
Chair, Medical Oncology Quality - Texas Oncology
President, Texas Society of Clinical Oncology
Medical Director, Texas Oncology - Paris
Paris, TX
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Talem Health 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
Physician Continuing Medical Education
Talem Health designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour. Designated for 1.0 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Talem Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to Talem Health policy. Talem Health is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:
Faculty
Amir T. Fathi, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: consultant/advisory board member for Abbvie, Amgen, Astellas, Autolus, BMS, Celgene, Daiichi Sankyo, EnClear, Forma, Genentech, Gilead, Immunogen, Ipsen, Kite, Mablytics, Menarini, Novartis, Orum, Pfizer, PureTech, Remix, Rigel, Servier, and Takeda; contracted research for BMS and Servier.
Chris Prakash, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: speakers’ bureau/honoraria from Myriad Genetics, Inc.
Planners, Managers, and Reviewer
The Talem Health planners, managers, and reviewer have nothing to disclose.
Instructions for Participation and Credit
This activity is offered at no cost to participants. To receive CME credit, participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information, including learning objectives and disclosure statements.
- Complete the pre-test.
- View the online activity.
- Complete the post-test and evaluation form.
A post-test score of 75% or higher is required to obtain credit. Your certificate will be made available for immediate download.
Course Viewing Requirements
Supported Browsers:
Internet Explorer 8.0+ for Windows 2003, Vista, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and above
Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above
Supported Phones & Tablets:
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
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. The planners of this activity 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 the planners. 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 or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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Media
Internet activity
Fee Information
There is no fee for this educational activity.
Contact Information
For questions about this activity, please contact RME Collaborative (a division of Talem Health) at 800-913-9370 or [email protected].