Pharmacists Role in Accountable Care Organizations: A Place for Leadership

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Publication Date

2-4-2014

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ACPE # 0079-9999-14-131-H04-P

Expiration Date: 02/04/2016

Knowledge Based Activity; eligible for 1 Contact Hour

The following knowledge-based CPE programs have been developed in conjunction with The Jefferson School of Population Health and Department of Pharmacy of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The programs are free to all Jefferson pharmacists.

Method & Format

Each online program consists of audio with slides. After viewing the online course, contact Melissa Horowitz at Melissa.horowitz@jefferson.edu to receive the post-test and activity evaluation.

A minimum score of 70% is required on the test for credit to be awarded. The estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour. Participants who successfully complete will be awarded 1.00 hours of continuing pharmacy education credit (.100 CEUs).

Participants should claim continuing education credit for this internet-based educational activity only if they have not claimed credit for the live activity.

Target Audience

This continuing pharmacy education activity was planned to meet the needs of Jefferson pharmacists in a variety of practice settings, including large and small health systems, managed-care organizations, and academia.

System Requirements

Please ensure that the computer you plan to use meets the following requirements:

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Apple iOS (iPad)
  • Supported Browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari
  • Internet Connection: Broadband recommended

Please contact the ACPE administrator at (215) 955-9817 with any questions pertaining to these programs.

Abstract

Objectives

  • Define the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model and the evolution of its role in a healthcare setting
  • Discuss opportunities for implementation of the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative in an ACO
  • Define the role of Patient Centered Medical Homes, Transitions of Care, and Specialty Pharmacy within an ACO model
  • Identify possible barriers to implementation of ACO and ways to overcome them
  • Describe current programs that have been developed using an ACO framework and opportunities for pharmacy advancement

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