80043321EM - Bridging the Gaps in Genetic and Newborn Screening Services (EM)

The New York Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Genetics and Newborn Screening Services (NYMAC) is one of the seven federally funded regional collaboratives. NYMAC’s goal is to ensure that individuals with heritable disorders and their families have access to quality care and appropriate genetic expertise. This goal is accomplished through collaboration with multiple stakeholders including individuals with genetic disease, advocates, health care professionals and public health professionals.

In 2015, NYMAC conducted a needs assessment and a survey of consumers on access to care to determine regional gaps in genetic and newborn screening services. Additionally, the National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetic Service Collaboratives (NCC) conducted a national survey of genetic healthcare providers to assess national gaps in genetic services. The NCC also convened a workgroup to develop a Recommendation Brief of Regional Genetic Service Models that could address those gaps. These educational sessions were developed based on the findings of these recent activities during the live activity that was held in 2016.

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TO OBTAIN CME CREDIT:

In accordance with our accreditation guidelines, we have instituted a self-reporting system for physicians to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians must attest to the exact number of hours that they have been in attendance. Attestation will be required after completion of the post-test and the online activity evaluation. Instructions are below.

1. After viewing the content, please sign in to the CME website using the link above in the upper left had corner; then register for the activity.

2. Once you have registered and paid the $45 fee, please go to the MY CME tab and complete the post-test.  Upon successful completion (70% within three attempts), the link to the evaluation with attestation will be available to you.  As soon as you submit your evaluation, your certificate of credit will be immediately available for print or download for 30 days. 

The evaluations are most helpful to us in planning future programs, and we appreciate your comments and suggestions. We ask you to evaluate each speaker.

1. Share examples of integration of genetics/genomic medicine in family-centered and culturally sensitive healthcare to improve overall health services.
2. Recognize application of technology in working with different stakeholders and bridging the gaps and improving access to genetic services.
3. Describe existing gaps in genetics and newborn screening services.
4. Discuss regional and collaborative approaches to assist healthcare providers in managing genetics referrals and assessment including technical assistance and genetics education.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

POLICY ON SPEAKER AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the New York Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Genetics and Newborn Screening Services that the speaker and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure is listed in the next two slides.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.