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The education sessions for the 2022 lnterim Meeting will take place Nov. 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Join your colleagues in person for programming on the topics that matter most to you. All education session times are Hawaii time.
CME sessions
AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credit(s)™ sessions
- Complementary and Integrative Medicine: Is It for You? (Nov. 11)
- Leadership During the Changing Landscape in Medicine: What it Takes to Lead (Nov. 13)
- OMSS: Physicians at the Intersection of Mistreatment and Burnout: Current State and Possible Solutions (Nov. 11)
- Precision Education: Right Training, Right Physician, Right Time (Nov. 11)
- PPPS: Physicians at the Intersection of Mistreatment and Burnout: Current State and Possible Solutions (Nov. 11)
AMA PRA Category 1.25 Credit(s)™ sessions
- Innovation Lightning Rounds (Nov. 11)
AMA PRA Category 1.50 Credit(s)™ sessions
- Addressing Misinformation and Misconceptions: Caring for Patients with Persistent Symptoms Attributed to Lyme Disease (Nov. 13)
- CEJA Open Forum: Finding Opportunities to Promote Equity in Health Care (Nov. 13)
- Designing the Future of Sustainable Value‐Based Payment Models: A Working Session (Nov. 11)
- Protecting our Healers (Nov. 11)
AMA PRA Category 2.00 Credit(s)™ sessions
- AMA Litigation Center Open Meeting (Nov. 13)
AMA PRA Category 2.50 Credit(s)™ session
- Achieving Health Equity through the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship and Rise to Health: A National Coalition for Equity in Health Care (Nov. 12)
See the specific session listed on this page for the accreditation, designation, disclosure, MOC statements and instructions on how to claim credit.
To claim CME visit the AMA Ed Hub™. Deadline to claim credit is Dec. 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
Thursday, Nov. 10
12:30-1 p.m.
Monkeypox: A Public Health Concern, a Social Dilemma, and a Scientific Challenge
This programming session on monkeypox will focus on pathophysiology, risk factors, public health implications, vaccination efforts, resource allocation strategy, stigmatization, and bias. The program will involve an interactive lecture, discussion and Q&A from a local infectious disease physician and an epidemiologist from the Hawaii Department of Health.
Speakers
- Jacob Schafer,
- Nathan Tan, MD
Friday, Nov. 11
8-9:30 a.m.
Protecting our Healers
While not a new occurrence, the reported rise in intimidation, threats and attacks toward physicians and others in the medical field has been increasing over the last decade—and has become even more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study published in JAMA posed the questions: how frequently do physicians experience mistreatment and discrimination by patients, their families, and visitors; how does this vary by physician characteristics; and more. At this program jointly hosted by three sections, hear from one of the study's authors and from three section physician leaders who will discuss how violence against physicians is being felt and addressed in a variety of practice settings including health care systems, hospital medical staffs and private practices.
10-10:30 a.m.
Criminalization of Pregnancy
This program discusses the United States’ long-standing history of criminalizing pregnancy and the disproportionate repercussions for low-income and Black women. We will examine the politicization of reproductive health care including substance use disorder in pregnancy and abortion access, highlighting consequences for the patient-provider relationship and health outcomes.
Speaker
- Heather Smith, MD
10:10-11:40 a.m.
Designing the Future of Sustainable Value-Based Payment Models: A Working Session
One of the IPPS's top policy priorities is advancing the adoption of value-based care or alternative payment models (APMs). The AMA has partnered with key stakeholder organizations to advance the adoption of APMs. This IPPS program is a working session facilitated by AMA's Carol Vargo, director, Physician Practice Sustainability, Payment & Quality. IPPS members working in breakout groups will workshop questions such as: "What does success in APMs look like from IPPS members' perspective? What are key principles around aligned data sharing and payment models? What are best practices in your organization?" The discussions will help inform the AMA input in the stakeholder coalition. The session is also an opportunity to share, learn from and network with your IPPS colleagues.
Facilitated by:
- Carol Vargo, AMA, director, Physician Practice Sustainability, Payment & Quality
10:20-11:20 a.m.
Precision Education: Right Training, Right Physician, Right Time
Join the AMA Academic Physicians Section for a live session to learn about the growing development of precision education and how it holds promise for improved patient care by delivering the right education to the right physician at the right time. Academic physicians and all others interested in new educational paradigms will gain insights into this emerging area of medical education that can ensure a personalized approach to students and physicians as they progress across the educational continuum and throughout their careers.
Facilitated by:
- Sanjay Desai, MD, chief academic officer, AMA
11 a.m.-noon
PPPS: Physicians at the Intersection of Mistreatment and Burnout: Current State and Possible Solutions
Burnout and professional dissatisfaction are becoming prevalent among physicians, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. However, researchers have recently begun to explore the impact that physician mistreatment has had on burnout and professional satisfaction. According to a recent article published in JAMA, burnout is an occupational phenomenon characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism related to one’s work, and reduced sense of professional efficacy that is prevalent among physicians. This program will explore the current state of physician mistreatment and professional satisfaction, and offer solutions for physicians to employ in a variety of practice settings. Additionally, hear from the experts within the AMA’s Professional Satisfaction and Practice Sustainability business unit as they share some of the tools and resources that were developed to enhance physician satisfaction.
11:15 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.
Innovation Lightning Rounds
In short lightning round presentations, three IPPS members will share an innovative project they are each leading within their systems. Featured speakers and topics include: Colin Cave, MD, Northwest Permanente, Climate change's effects on human health; Maisha Draves, MD, The Permanente Medical Group, Clinical pharmacists and physicians collaborate to improve integrated care; and Courtland Keteyian, MD, Henry Ford Health, SDOH: Closed loop referral system for community services. Following the presentations, participants will move into breakout sessions facilitated by the presenters to explore the topic further and hear about additional innovations at other systems.
Speakers:
- Colin Cave, MD
- Maisha Draves, MD
- Courtland Keteyian, MD
Noon-1:15 p.m.
C. Clayton Griffin, MD, Memorial YPS Assembly Luncheon: The Journey of Your Vote: The Impact of Midterm Elections
Historically, midterm elections have been won by the party that does not occupy the White House. This change in Congress can put a significant damper on the policy aspirations of the Executive Branch, including changes to the health policy goals of an administration. It can be challenging for any voter to understand how their votes for congressional candidates at the midterm will materially affect policies that the voter cares about. This session will delve into what we can learn from previous midterm elections and the impact those elections had on policy and how we can apply those lessons moving forward.
Speaker
- Todd Askew, AMA, senior vice president, Advocacy, Executive and Board Offices
1-1:30 p.m.
The Alaska Tribal Health System: Showcasing Tribal Self-Determination
The Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS) is an innovative collaboration between Tribes throughout the state, providing care to both Native and non-Native people. This program documents the impacts of Tribal sovereignty and self-determination on the development of a revolutionary health system to address healthcare needs.
Speakers
- Alberta Unok
- Diana Zuril
1:15 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.
OMSS: Physicians at the Intersection of Mistreatment and Burnout: Current State and Possible Solutions
Burnout and professional dissatisfaction are becoming prevalent among physicians, particularly in the wake of COVD-19. However, researchers have recently begun to explore the impact that physician mistreatment has had on burnout and professional satisfaction. According to a recent article published in JAMA, burnout is an occupational phenomenon characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism related to one’s work, and reduced sense of professional efficacy that is prevalent among physicians. This program will explore the current state of physician mistreatment and professional satisfaction, and offer solutions for physicians to employ in a variety of practice settings. Additionally, hear from the experts within the AMA’s Professional Satisfaction and Practice Sustainability business unit as they share some of the tools and resources that were developed to enhance physician satisfaction.
2:30-3 p.m.
Reimagining Veteran Health—the View from the VA
Please join us for this special session to honor veterans on Veterans Day. Carolyn Clancy, MD, will discuss VA health care for senior veterans, especially during the pandemic. She will provide an update on PACT, that covers the toxic effects of fires in the Persian Gulf as an advanced endeavor on behalf of all veterans.
Speaker
- Carolyn Clancy, MD, assistant under secretary for health for Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks (DEAN), Veterans Health Administration & AMA House of Delegates delegate, Veterans’ Administration
3-4 p.m.
Complementary and Integrative Medicine: Is it for you?
The use of complementary and integrative medicine among older American populations has increased in recent years. This program will discuss the biological, behavioral and social factors that can affect a person's risk for chronic diseases, with a special focus on Asian, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Peoples. These perspectives rely on self-care for maintaining one's physical, emotional and spiritual health—all key strategies for successful aging.
Speakers:
- Helene M. Langevin, MD
- Elizabeth Chen Christenson, MD
3-4:15 p.m.
Disparities in AANHPI communities: Data Disaggregation as a Pathway toward Health Equity
The session will serve as a primer to improve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) visibility in health care and medicine through data equity to better identify and address disparities. Moderator Richard Pan, MD, and local physician experts Martina Kamaka, MD and Marjorie Mau, MD, MS, will discuss data disaggregation among other strategies.
Moderator
- Richard Pan, MD, MPH
Panelists
- Martina Kamaka, MD
- Marjorie Mau, MD, MS
3:30-4 p.m.
Advancing Health Data Governance and Ethical AI in Healthcare
Health data and AI are increasingly becoming crucial aspects of health care. However, various barriers exist to utilizing health data to its full potential. We will discuss health data governance, such as data collection and sharing, and the ethical usage of AI to promote patient safety and health outcomes.
Speakers
- Elizabeth Davidson, MD
- Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD
4:30-6 p.m.
"Know Your Place" Hawai’i Health and Harm Reduction Center
Attendees of this session will have an:
- Increased understanding of western concepts of LGB&T identities
- Increased knowledge about the culture, history and role of native Hawaiian mahu
- Increased understanding of the impacts of colonialism on our native Hawaiian mahu community
- Increased confidence to provide culturally appropriate services to Native Hawaiian LGB&T communities.
Saturday, Nov. 12
2:30- 5 p.m.
Achieving health equity through the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship and Rise to Health: A National Coalition for Equity in Health Care
This two-session forum focuses on health equity and advocacy efforts led by physicians and professional organizations.
The first session will provide a brief overview of Rise to Health: A National Coalition for Equity in Health Care, at which attendees will learn about key strategies and concrete actions professional societies and individual health care practitioners can take to advance health equity. Discussion and networking will continue at the reception following the forum.
In the second session, the inaugural cohort of the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship (MJAF) will present their culminating health equity projects. Projects encompass physician-led advocacy to advance health equity for marginalized and minoritized people and communities. Through rotating small group discussions, participants will explore these projects and identify opportunities for replication of physician-led advocacy in their own settings.
Sunday, Nov. 13
2-3 p.m.
Leadership During the Changing Landscape in Medicine: What it Takes to Lead
Health care professionals play a vital role in medicine. In this session, you will explore strategies to navigate the changing landscape in medicine and become a successful leader.
Speaker
- George Abraham, MD
2:30- 3:30 p.m.
Addressing Misinformation and Misconceptions: Caring for Patients with Persistent Symptoms Attributed to Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States and its incidence is expected to increase with climate change. Most cases of Lyme disease can be cured with a course of oral antibiotics. However, some patients have concerns about persistent symptoms they attribute to Lyme disease. Physicians often find it challenging to treat these patients due to the lack of evidence-based guidance and growing patient exposure to misinformation. The AMA, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, collected expert opinions from physicians from a range of specialties (primary care, neurology, rheumatology, psychiatry, infectious diseases) through in-depth interviews and focus groups to inform guidance on evaluating and treating patients with concerns for persistent symptoms attributed to Lyme disease. In this interactive session, participants will learn about the initial findings of this study. Participants will be able to describe sources and types of misinformation that patients might be exposed to and explain best practices in responding to patient concerns. Participants will take part in breakout discussions to learn from colleagues and share their own experiences managing patients, addressing misinformation and evaluating resources that could support physicians in treating these patients.
Moderator
- Frederick Chen, MD, MPH, AMA, group vice president, chief health & science officer
Speakers
- Arnold Chen, MD, Mathematica;
- Paul Mead, MD, CDC
2:30- 3:30 p.m.
AMA Litigation Center Open Meeting
The Litigation Center will hold an open meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The principal presentations will focus on the AMA's role in African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) v. FDA and on recent developments in Montana Medical Association v. Knudsen. Find out how the AMA and the other plaintiffs in the AATCLC case compelled the federal government to take the first steps banning menthol cigarettes. Learn about the Montana Medical Association's fight to overturn a law that prohibits physicians and hospitals from requiring their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or any other disease (including diseases not yet manifested to medical science).
2:30- 3:30 p.m.
Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs Open Forum: Finding Opportunities to Promote Equity in Health Care
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics speaks to matters of equity in health care in guidance on physicians' ethical responsibilities to promote access to care, to avoid discriminating against or exploiting patients and research participants, to be prudent stewards of health care resources, and to allocate limited resources fairly, among others.
This 90-minute live educational activity will focus on identifying barriers to equity and explore concrete practices, tools and resources that can help physicians translate the aspirational guidance of the Code into practical action that promotes equity in their interactions with patients and colleagues and across the health care institutions with which they are affiliated.
2:30- 3:30 p.m.
Obesity Caucus
Our AMA has recognized obesity as a disease, researched the state of obesity education in training programs, supported access to evidence-based treatments, opposed barriers to care, and passed policy aimed at reducing bias and stigma towards those affected by obesity. Nevertheless, obesity levels continue to climb, insurance coverage for these evidence-based treatments remains sparse, and education remains spotty. Further, those living with obesity have been disproportionately affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing a higher rate of ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, and death.
The AMA played a key role in helping Americans stop smoking, and the AMA is currently fighting to reduce deaths caused by the opioid epidemic. Similarly, by working together, our AMA can make a difference in reducing morbidity and mortality from obesity, which is now estimated to affect over 40% of all Americans.
2:30- 3:30 p.m.
Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings
Details are being finalized. Please check the Speakers’ Letter (PDF) for updated information.
3-4 p.m.
PASC/Long COVID Syndrome: 2022 Update
Post-acute SARS-Cov-2/Long COVID syndrome continues to be an ongoing health issue concern in the United States, especially as new virus variants continue to be seen. This course will review the current understanding of evolving COVID-19 variants, the ongoing physiologic and mental health effects PASC/long COVID syndrome, and a discussion of the development of a nationwide collaboration among multiple long COVID treatment clinics.
Monday, Nov. 14
9-10:30 a.m.
COL Open Forum
Hear from the Council on Legislation’s Executive Committee how our AMA is working to protect the interests of physicians and our patients through its federal and state advocacy efforts. The forum is also intended to provide HOD attendees the opportunity to share with the council and others in the room their comments on emerging federal and state legislative and regulatory issues impacting patients and the practice of medicine.
Interim meeting overview
Visit the 2022 Interim Meeting of the HOD site for more information about the HOD meeting.
Visit the 2022 Interim Meeting of the Sections site for more information on the section meetings.
