ACTIVITY NUMBER: LATC001
ACTIVITY TITLE: Leadership in Access to Care Course
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. This Activity will offer 3.75 continuing education credits. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Release Date: July 14, 2023
Expiration Date: July 14, 2026
Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 3.75 hours
NEEDS ASSESSMENT and IDENTIFICATION OF PRACTICE GAP
Infertility is the 5th highest generator of disability among the global population under aged 60 (WHO 2011). Infertility is not bound by geography, nationality, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Fewer than 1% of individuals globally have access to effective infertility care, and only about one quarter of the demand for infertility care is met in the US (Ombelet 2009; Chambers 2009). The purpose of this course is to address this gap in care by providing content for health professionals across diverse backgrounds to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the barriers that far too many with infertility face in accessing care. The course addresses this gap through interactive learning and provides practical real-world tools and skills that can be applied to improve patient access to reproductive healthcare and to help bridge the wide gaps in access that exist in many communities today.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the barriers and gaps in access to reproductive healthcare facing individuals with infertility.
2. Identify practical real-world tools and skills that can be applied to improving access to care.
3. Apply leadership practices including networking, collaborating, and strategizing with other healthcare professionals to improve access to care for patients and communities.
COURSE OUTLINE
· Module 1: The Impact of Infertility
o Introduction
o Lesson 1: Infertility in the US
o Lesson 2: Global Infertility
o Conclusion
· Module 2: Sociodemographic Barriers & Strategies for Improving Access
o Introduction
o Lesson 1: Barriers to Care involving Race & Ethnicity
o Lesson 2: Challenges facing our LGBTQ+ Patients
o Lesson 3: Challenges facing our Male Patients
o Lesson 4: Challenges facing our Immigrant Communities
o Conclusion
· Module 3: Socioeconomic Barriers & Strategies for Improving Access
o Introduction
o Lesson 1: Cost & Affordability Comparisons – US & Global
o Lesson 2: Insurance Coverage Considerations
o Lesson 3: Advancement of New Technologies
o Conclusion
· Module 4: Advocacy & Patient Support for Healthcare Professionals
o Introduction
o Lesson 1: Patient Support for Healthcare Professionals
o Lesson 2: Advocacy: Local, State, Federal
o Conclusion
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare professionals involved in infertility care.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professionalism
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of this activity requires the learner to:
· View a course overview page, containing all CME and disclosure information, including acknowledgement of any commercial support and disclosure of unlabeled use, prior to the start of the module.
· Complete a 20-question pre-exam prior to the module. Learners should note any pre-exam questions answered incorrectly for clarification during module study.
· Be given the option of downloading printable presentation supporting materials.
· Participate in interactive activities: Audio narration is synchronized with presentation materials that can be advanced, stopped or reversed as desired; recorded webinars and workshop activities are available.
· After completion of all lessons, take a 20-question post-exam, with feedback of correct/incorrect answers, scoring a minimum of 75% in three attempts.
· Complete the evaluation survey.
· Print certificate of completion.
DISCLOSURES FOR PLANNERS AND FACULTY
Planners
Michelle Landrum, EdD – Nothing to Disclose
Chevis Shannon, DrPH, MBA – Nothing to Disclose
Sarah Ramaiah, PhD – Nothing to Disclose
Chris Herndon, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Tolulope Bakare, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Jerrine Morris, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Michael Simoni, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Shilpa Kalluru, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Michelle Vu, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Developers of Content & Materials
Emalee Danforth, DNP - Nothing to Disclose
Chris Herndon, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Michael Simoni, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Jerrine Morris, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Zachary Walker, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Akanksha Mehta, MD – Medical Advisory Board Member, Posterity Health
Shilpa Kalluru, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Michelle Vu, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Sean Tipton, MS – Nothing to Disclose
Alicia Christy, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Christina Robertson – Nothing to Disclose
Presenters/Speakers
Emalee Danforth, DNP - Nothing to Disclose
Chris Herndon, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Tia Jackson Bey, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Michael Simoni, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Jerrine Morris, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Zachary Walker, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Akanksha Mehta, MD – Medical Advisory Board Member, Posterity Health
Shilpa Kalluru, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Michelle Vu, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Sean Tipton, MS – Nothing to Disclose
Alicia Christy, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Christina Robertson – Nothing to Disclose
Reviewers
Tarun Jain, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Paula Amato, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Heather Hipp, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Chris Herndon, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Jerrine Morris, MD – Nothing to Disclose
Michael Simoni, MD – Nothing to Disclose
It is the policy of ASRM to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty/speakers participating in this activity are required to disclose any relationships they may have with companies whose products or services could be mentioned, allowing participants to determine the objectivity of the presentations. The content and views presented in this activity are those of the faculty/speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of ASRM. Any discussion of the off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices is not allowed. The disclosure statements were reviewed by the CME Subcommittee and the Executive Program Committee of ASRM, and any perceived conflicts of interest were resolved in accordance with the ACCME’s policies and Standards of Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This CME activity is sponsored by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
No commercial support was provided for this activity.