Continuing Education
Empowering Patients: Unlocking Insights from Foundation and Grant Assistance Programs On-Demand (NCODA Fall Summit 2024)
Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
CE Credits: 1 hours
Related Topics: Patient Assistance Programs, Medicare Policy
Activity Description
The purpose of this CE activity is to equip pharmacy technicians and pharmacists with the necessary knowledge and tools to help patients access and afford their cancer medications. It also aims to familiarize them with the essential services provided by patient assistance foundations. The goal is to improve the ability of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to educate and support patients, ensuring comprehensive care that extends beyond financial assistance. Through a panel discussion, participants will gain valuable insights into effectively utilizing foundation and grant resources to enhance patient outcomes and overall well-being.
CE Credit: 1 hour
Fee: This activity does not require payment to register.
Learning Objectives
- Outline core patient assistance services, including specialized funding programs and social work support, to enhance access to care and improve patient outcomes.
- Review comprehensive educational strategies for patients and pharmacy technicians including navigating clinical trial opportunities, managing medical debt, and offering support throughout the appeals process to ensure access to necessary treatments.
- Discuss the impact of Medicare 2025 policy changes on patient access to medication expenditures, including commercially insured patients.
Obtaining CE Credit
To receive credit, you must and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email from LecturePanda You may also use this page to obtain CE credit. After following the link on this page to in order to receive credit:
- Reviewing the course learning materials.
- Confirming information provided on registration.
- Watching the CE video (if it is an enduring or on-demand CE activity) to its entirety
- Submitting the CE Code (disclosed towards the end of all CE activities)
- Completing all listed evaluations and CE assessments.
Credit requirements must be completed before the date of the activity. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.
