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Evidence-based Treatment Approaches for Adolescent Electronic Cigarette Use | Cerebral Palsy: Current Concepts and a Glimpse Into the Future

In older adults, pneumococcal pneumonia continues to be a leading cause of death. The incidence of pneumonia and related mortality are highest in adults ≥65 years of age and patients with comorbidities, with pneumococci remaining the leading cause of bacteria infection. More concerning is the effect pneumococcal infections can have when they breach the lungs and become invasive. Pneumococcal meningitis is the most frequent and severe suppurative complication associated with pneumococcal bacteremia. Even with appropriate antimicrobial treatment, pneumococcal meningitis has a mortality rate of 20 to 30 percent. Luckily, the increased rates of vaccination and serotypes covered by various vaccines have caused significant reductions in the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). Clinicians treating those at risk of pneumococcal pneumonia and IPD require focused education on the impact of pneumococcal pneumonia and IPD, the importance of serotypes in pneumococcal disease and IPD, guideline updates, and information on recent approvals and evidence.

In older adults, pneumococcal pneumonia continues to be a leading cause of death. The incidence of pneumonia and related mortality are highest in adults ≥65 years of age and patients with comorbidities, with pneumococci remaining the leading cause of bacteria infection. More concerning is the effect pneumococcal infections can have when they breach the lungs and become invasive. Pneumococcal meningitis is the most frequent and severe suppurative complication associated with pneumococcal bacteremia. Even with appropriate antimicrobial treatment, pneumococcal meningitis has a mortality rate of 20 to 30 percent. Luckily, the increased rates of vaccination and serotypes covered by various vaccines have caused significant reductions in the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). Clinicians treating those at risk of pneumococcal pneumonia and IPD require focused education on the impact of pneumococcal pneumonia and IPD, the importance of serotypes in pneumococcal disease and IPD, guideline updates, and information on recent approvals and evidence.

Recently, a team of researchers at the NCCPA examined the impact of educational debt on PA specialty selection - tune in as we discuss their work as recently published in JAAPA. We know that the decision to specialize is nuanced, involving a PAs individual goals, experiences in PA school, job availability for each physical location, compensation, and levels of debt accrued in training. Listen as Andrez Kozikowski, Alicia Quella, and Mirela Bruza-Augatis discuss this important topic.

Designed specifically for new graduate Physician Associates, this course offers an in-depth exploration of essential topics that go beyond the textbooks. Bringing together content from past conferences, we cover key areas including effective job search strategies, leveraging AI tools to enhance patient care, managing overnight patient care, promoting personal well-being, navigating PA state advocacy, and making a meaningful impact in the profession. Additionally, we explore what the textbooks don’t teach you in emergency medicine, providing practical, real-world insights every new PA should know. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in your PA career.

Osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in older women and men. Fractures related to osteoporosis occur in both women and men, at a total of approximately 2 million fractures per year. Though osteoporosis has a significant impact on older Americans, it remains under-diagnosed. This educational program will focus on diagnostic guidelines, appropriate pharmacologic recommendations, and treatment monitoring. PAs who participate in this program will be better able to diagnose patients with osteoporosis and recognize the impact of the disease. These PAs will also be more prepared to assess the clinical safety and efficacy profiles of pharmacologic therapies and select appropriate agents for patients with osteoporosis. Additionally, PAs will be better prepared to monitor patients who receive treatment for osteoporosis, including in the assessment of treatment response.

This presentation explores the value of PAs in healthcare, examining key components that contribute to patient outcomes and employer benefits. Participants will analyze evidence supporting PA value, assess methods of measurement, and discuss limitations that may underestimate their impact. By understanding these factors, PAs will be better equipped to demonstrate their contributions effectively to employers, colleagues, and the healthcare system as a whole.

This presentation provides PAs with a comprehensive overview of healthcare reimbursement, including evolving payment models and value-based care. Participants will explore key Medicare billing policies, such as “incident to” and “shared visit” billing, as well as essential enrollment and credentialing requirements for payer reimbursement. By understanding these critical financial and regulatory aspects, PAs can optimize billing practices, maximize reimbursement, and enhance the financial sustainability of their clinical practice.

Osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in older women and men. Fractures related to osteoporosis occur in both women and men, at a total of approximately 2 million fractures per year. Though osteoporosis has a significant impact on older Americans, it remains under-diagnosed. This educational program will focus on diagnostic guidelines, appropriate pharmacologic recommendations, and treatment monitoring. PAs who participate in this program will be better able to diagnose patients with osteoporosis and recognize the impact of the disease. These PAs will also be more prepared to assess the clinical safety and efficacy profiles of pharmacologic therapies and select appropriate agents for patients with osteoporosis. Additionally, PAs will be better prepared to monitor patients who receive treatment for osteoporosis, including in the assessment of treatment response.

Osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in older women and men. Fractures related to osteoporosis occur in both women and men, at a total of approximately 2 million fractures per year. Though osteoporosis has a significant impact on older Americans, it remains under-diagnosed. This educational program will focus on diagnostic guidelines, appropriate pharmacologic recommendations, and treatment monitoring. PAs who participate in this program will be better able to diagnose patients with osteoporosis and recognize the impact of the disease. These PAs will also be more prepared to assess the clinical safety and efficacy profiles of pharmacologic therapies and select appropriate agents for patients with osteoporosis. Additionally, PAs will be better prepared to monitor patients who receive treatment for osteoporosis, including in the assessment of treatment response.

The 2025 Standards of Care in Diabetes includes all the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) current clinical practice recommendations and is intended to provide clinicians, patients, researchers, payers, and others with the components of diabetes care, general treatment goals, and tools to evaluate the quality of care. The recommendations are based on an extensive review of the clinical diabetes literature, supplemented with input from ADA staff and the medical community at large. The Standards of Care in Diabetes is updated annually, or more frequently online if new evidence or regulatory changes merit immediate incorporation and is published in Diabetes Care. Join us to hear first-hand updates to the 2025 Standards of Care guidelines.

Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy in Hematologic Malignancies | Understanding Pediatric Cervicofacial Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection

To boost early detection of cognitive decline, the American Academy of Physician Associates and the PA Foundation partnered with Cleveland Clinic to create a cognitive assessment toolkit for healthcare providers.

Featuring recorded sessions from the 2025 We Are Family (Medicine) conference, the Family Medicine on Demand 2025 course is designed for Physician Associates (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in family medicine, offering essential, evidence-based content to enhance clinical practice. This video-based CME activity offers up to 28.0 credits of AAPA Category 1 CME. Topics include the management of thyroid disorders, mental health conditions, anemia, and diabetes, as well as approaches for obesity treatment, congestive heart failure, and preoperative risk assessment. Learners will also explore critical aspects of LGBTQIA+ healthcare, celiac disease, and the interpretation of electrocardiograms. Additional sessions cover vaccinations, orthopedics, and more practical strategies for improving patient care in a wide range of primary care settings. The course is designed to be flexible and self-paced, with expert-led video content that empowers providers to stay current with best practices, enhance their clinical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes across diverse health conditions.

Healthcare providers who prescribe opioid analgesics have a responsibility to help ensure the safe and effective use of opioid analgesics. This educational initiative is intended for PAs involved in the care of patients with chronic pain, focuses on the safe and prescribing of opioid analgesics and meets the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This course provides an in-depth exploration of critical topics essential for PAs to reduce risk and enhance their practice standards. Participants will delve into malpractice risk management, effective communication strategies, and thorough documentation practices. Additionally, modules will examine healthcare fraud trends, cybersecurity concerns in electronic health records, and medical ethics principles. Real-world case studies and practical risk mitigation strategies are included to equip PAs with actionable knowledge. This program empowers participants to navigate the complex legal and ethical landscape of healthcare with confidence.

The PAOS 2024 Bundle includes PAOS on Demand 2024 offering up to 18.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits and 5 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits with on-demand sessions designed to advance your knowledge in orthopaedic surgery. Highlights include topics on knee and ankle instability, hand and wrist disorders, open fracture management, spine care, and addressing mental health in sports medicine. Other sessions cover advancements in shoulder arthroplasty, osteoporosis management, obesity medications and their surgical impact, and updates on coding, reimbursement, and NCCPA guidelines. This course provides a convenient way to stay current, enhance patient care, and earn CME credits. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) 2024 Bundle is a collaboration between AAPA and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS).

From knee and ankle instability, hand and wrist disorders, open fracture management, spine care, and addressing mental health in sports medicine. Other sessions cover advancements in shoulder arthroplasty, osteoporosis management, obesity medications, and their surgical impact, and updates on coding, reimbursement, and NCCPA guidelines all on demand. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) on Demand 2024 is a collaboration between AAPA and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS).