Program Overview

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
The practice of nephrology is rapidly evolving. Value-based care is now firmly embedded in payment models developed by the CMS. Population-level data analytics can remarkably affect patient outcomes and improve the efficiency the practice of nephrology. In this one-day symposium, practicing nephrologists will hear experts from the fields of data science, health economics, health technology and practice management discuss the latest trends that will affect the practice of nephrology.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand how to leverage big data to improve the delivery of chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and transplant care.
2. Identify the structure and incentives of new Medicare policies on value-based care.
3. Discuss the Temporal trends in the evolution of reimbursement models.

4. Target various  strategies to improve documentation, billing, and coding when caring for patients with kidney disease.

5. Explore how to improve the delivery of telehealth services and remote care.

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University.  Amedco LLC 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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement

Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 



Physician Assistants

PAs may claim a maximum of 5.50 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nurse Practitioners

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum of 5.50 hours.