Racism has historically, systemically, and continuously developed and fueled discriminatory practices and rhetoric against racial and ethnic underserved individuals in the United States. Those practices remain embedded in society and institutions, including the healthcare system. Given the long-standing history and ongoing impact of systemic racism, health disparities and inequities result in barriers to care and undermine patient health outcomes. As such, it is imperative to address racial disparities and inequities in health care. It is essential to understand the impact of historical racism, latest evidence on health inequities, and action steps health care professionals (HCPs) should take to pave the way for equitable care guided by cultural humility that will lead to improved health outcomes.
The CME Outfitters Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) phase 1 initiative focused on six key therapeutic areas: maternal health, cardiovascular care, pain management, oral health, dermatologic health/melanoma, and elective surgery. Each of these areas face significant health inequities, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates among underserved populations. This digital monograph illustrates the impact of the educational initiative on HCP knowledge and competence as well as patient outcomes.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to better:
Supported by an educational grant from the Johnson & Johnson Institute and the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Physicians, physician associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, dentists, and pharmacists.
In support of improving patient care, CME Outfitters, 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.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit for learning and change.
CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.
California Residents: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. CME Outfitters, LLC’s provider number is CEP15510.
Note to Nurse Practitioners: The content of this CNE activity pertains to Pharmacology.
This application-based activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours (0.1 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (JA0007185-0000-23-075-H01-P).
CME Outfitters, LLC, has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 03/28/2025. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
CME Outfitters, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. CME Outfitters, LLC designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Completion of this accredited CME activity meets the expectations of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program (IA_PSPA_28) for the Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS). Clinicians should submit their improvement activities by attestation via the CMS Quality Payment Program website.
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
Dr. Peek reports no financial relationships to disclose.
The following individuals have no financial relationships to disclose:
Rebecca Vargas-Jackson, MD (Peer Reviewer)
Albert Eubanks, Jr., RN (Peer Reviewer)
Kashemi D. Rorie, PhD (Planning Committee)
Meghann Taft-Lockard (Planning Committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Sharon Tordoff (Planning Committee)
Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Post-tests, credit request forms, and activity evaluations must be completed online (requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately (70% pass rate required). This website supports all browsers except Internet Explorer for Mac.
Call us at 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).
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