Welcome to the CME Outfitters’ Gastroenterology Patient Education Hub.
Being an educated patient will help you be a better advocate for your care and engage your care team in shared decision-making about your treatment. On the Gastroenterology Patient Education Hub, you’ll find education and resources to keep you informed about inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic idiopathic constipation, and diabetic gastroparesis.
You’ll also find announcements for patient-specific live webcasts, an opportunity for your own IBD digital health coach for 3 months, helpful checklists, videos, animations, and guides to understanding and navigating the prior authorization process.
If there are specific resources you are looking for that are not listed here, please feel free to contact us for help by emailing questions@cmeoutfitters.com.
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Patient Checklist
Access this patient checklist of important information about the PA process to share with patients – Download PDF
Financial Assistance Programs Available for Patients with IBD
 Participate Now | Loss of employment and loss of health insurance related to the COVID-19 pandemic are a source of anxiety for many patients with IBD. There are a number of resources and Patient Assistance Programs available to provide financial assistance to pay for biologic therapy. Many thanks to Dr. David Rubin (@IBDMD) and the University of Chicago Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center for sharing this valuable resource. |
Patient Resource: Questions, Treatment Options, References
A helpful resource for patients with diabetic gastroparesis that includes questions to ask their physicians, as well as treatment options. – Download PDF
Free smartphone apps for patients with IBD
myColitis
This app allows you to track your symptoms. It features multiple trackers, a diary, personalized statistics, and valuable insights based on your data
SitOrSquat
This apps allows you to find the location of the nearest public restroom
Oshi: IBD Tracker & Magazine
This app allows you to track your lifestyle (stress, diet, sleep, and exercise) and your IBD symptoms to identify patterns and triggers and avoid flare-ups
Crohn’s and Colitis Support
This is an online support group that connects patients with IBD