Live Q&A: Take Action: Optimizing Equity in Bariatric Surgery Care

Faculty

Dexter G. Turnquest, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM
General & Bariatric Surgeon
Regional Bariatric Medical Director HCA Gulf Coast Division
Houston, TX

Statement of Need

Disparities in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease (ABCD) disproportionately affect Indigenous American and LGBTQIA+ populations. These groups face significant barriers, including underdiagnosis, inequitable access to treatments like bariatric surgery, and suboptimal post-operative outcomes. For instance, Indigenous American patients are 30-40% less likely to receive bariatric surgery compared to their non-Hispanic White counterparts, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with obesity yet are less likely to receive necessary interventions. Addressing these inequities is essential to improving health outcomes for these underserved populations.

In this CME Outfitters live Q&A, expert faculty will answer questions about strategies to enhance health equity in the treatment of ABCD. The focus will be on identifying and mitigating the impact of social drivers of health (SDoH), integrating holistic and culturally congruent care strategies, and employing team-based approaches to ensure equitable treatment outcomes. Learners will gain tools to improve diagnosis, intervention, and long-term care for patients with ABCD, particularly those from high-risk, underserved populations.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to better:

  • Identify health inequities in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients eligible for bariatric surgical intervention
  • As a member of the health care team, use actionable, collaborative strategies to improve health equity

Financial Support

Supported by an educational grant provided by Johnson & Johnson.

Target Audience

Physicians specializing in surgery or primary care, physician associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, pharmacists, front office staff and administrators, finance staff, executives, support staff, and patients

Credit Information

Jointly Accredited Provider

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.

Physicians (ACCME) 0.5

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists (ACPE) 0.5

This application-based activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours (0.05 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (JA0007185-0000-24-074-L01-P).

Nurses (ANCC) 0.5

This activity is designated for 0.50 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.

Interprofessional (IPCE) 0.5

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit for learning and change.

Physician Assistants (AAPA): 0.5

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 0.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure Declaration

Dr. Turnquest reports no financial relationships to disclose.

The following individuals have no financial relationships to disclose:

Thomas Mitchell, MSW (Planning Committee)
Keshia Pitt, PhD (Planning Committee)
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC, RN-BC (Planning Committee)
Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Sharon Tordoff (Planning Committee)

Questions about this activity?

Call us at 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).

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Live Q&A: Take Action: Optimizing Equity in Bariatric Surgery Care
Event Date: 11/13/2024 at 06:30 pm EST