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Key Studies in Nonmalignant Hematology Disorders: Independent Conference Coverage of ASH 2023

Conference Coverage
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Expert review from Catherine M. Broome, MD, evaluating key data from the 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting for nonmalignant hematologic disorders including sickle cell disease, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and cold agglutinin disease.

Physician Assistants/Physician Associates: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

Nurses: 1.00 Nursing contact hour

Physicians: maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Pharmacists: 1.00 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Released: February 22, 2024

Expiration: February 21, 2025

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Faculty

Catherine M. Broome

Catherine M. Broome, MD

Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology/Oncology
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

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Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC

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Supporters

Supported by educational grants from AbbVie Inc., AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, and Seagen Inc.

AbbVie Inc.

AstraZeneca

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Seagen Inc.

Target Audience

This program is intended for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician associates, and healthcare professionals who care for patients with malignant or nonmalignant hematologic disorders.

Program Learning Goal

This activity aims to improve learners’ understanding of how to optimally apply recent practice-changing findings in the treatment of patients with malignant or nonmalignant hematologic disorders.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Appraise how new trial findings might affect the treatment of patients with malignant or nonmalignant hematologic disorders in the future

  • Apply recently presented data to clinical practice to expand treatment options and improve outcomes for patients with malignant or nonmalignant hematologic disorders

  • Evaluate new data on novel agents and therapeutic approaches for patients with malignant or nonmalignant hematologic disorders

Disclosure

Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose all financial conflicts of interest (COI) they may have with ineligible companies. All relevant COI are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to CCO policy. CCO is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME/CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this educational activity:

Primary Author

Catherine M. Broome, MD

Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology/Oncology
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

Catherine Broome, MD: consultant/advisor/speaker: Alexion, Sanofi, researcher: Alpine, Argenx, Novartis, Star.

The planners and content peer reviewers from Clinical Care Options, LLC do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Instructions for Credit

Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 1 hour. To successfully complete this activity and receive credit, participants must follow these steps during the period from February 22, 2024, through February 21, 2025:

  1. Login or Sign Up for an account by clicking at the top of this page.
  2. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and faculty disclosures.
  3. View and study the content in its entirety.
  4. Submit answers to the posttest questions and evaluation questions online.

You must receive a test score of at least 65 and respond to all evaluation questions to receive a certificate. After submitting the evaluation, you may access your online certificate by selecting the certificate link on the confirmation page. Records of all CME/CE activities completed can be found on the "My Certificates" page. There are no costs/fees for this activity.

Format

This program has been made available online.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) 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.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

CCO designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 1 contact hour.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

CCO designates this continuing education activity for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Universal Activity Number - JA4008176-0000-24-065-H01-P 

Type of Activity: Application

Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 65 or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 60 days. 

Physician Associate Continuing Medical Education

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Clinical Care Options, 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 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid until February 21, 2025. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.