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Clinicians Invited to Join a Nationwide Discussion of Strategies for Enhancing the Care of Patients With Depression

Live, Interactive Clinical Discussion in Depression Management

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Date: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 7:30 to 8:00 AM ET
Faculty: Michael E. Thase, MD
Cost: Complimentary

Baltimore, Md.—January 24, 2012—Psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals are invited to register for a live, consultative Community of Practice Audioconference to discuss strategies for optimizing the management of clinical depression and the care of patients with this condition.

On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 7:30 AM ET, clinicians can talk with leading clinical depression expert, Michael E. Thase, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Chief of the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Section of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Together with specialists from across the country, participants will discuss methods for effectively overcoming practice barriers in key areas of depression management, including screening strategies, therapy regimens, and treatment adherence.

Faculty
Michael E. Thase, MD   Michael E. Thase, MD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Chief, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Section
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
 

Depression is one of the most common chronic conditions seen in the primary care setting, with nearly 17% of adults meeting criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD) during their lifetime and nearly 7% experiencing MDD during an average 12-month period.

"During this live, interactive discussion, we will review nationally recognized quality measures that can aid in enhancing clinical practice performance and improving the care of patients with a diagnosis of depressive disorder," said Dr. Thase.

Audioconference participants can ask questions regarding the management of depression in advance or live on the telephone with Dr. Thase. Clinicians interested in joining this complimentary Community of Practice Audioconference can complete a brief online form, e-mail info@med-iq.com, or call (toll-free) 866 858 7434 to register.

This activity is part of the complimentary, ABPN MOC-approved performance improvement (PI) CME series, Performance Improvement Strategies in Clinical Depression. This series is sponsored by Med-IQ, in collaboration with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), and is supported by an educational grant from Lilly USA, LLC. (For further information concerning Lilly grant funding visit www.lillygrantoffice.com.)

To learn more about Performance Improvement Strategies in Clinical Depression, visit www.pi-iq.com/depression.


About Med-IQ

Med-IQ, America’s most respected provider of continuing medical education (CME), inspires healthcare professionals through activities that deliver sophisticated outcomes-based educational designs with measurable results in professional competence and performance. Med-IQ received the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions' President’s Award (2012), Award for Outstanding CME Outcomes Assessment (2012), and William Campbell Felch Award for Outstanding Research in CME (2011). Med-IQ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN), and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing medical education to physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, respectively. We are a leader in the development of performance improvement (PI) and quality improvement (QI) CME initiatives. To learn more about Med-IQ, visit www.Med-IQ.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn, and visit our YouTube channel.

About NCQA

The National Committee for Quality Assurance is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Since its founding in 1990, NCQA has been a central figure in driving improvement throughout the health care system, helping to elevate the issue of health care quality to the top of the national agenda.

The NCQA seal is a widely recognized symbol of quality. Organizations incorporating the seal into advertising and marketing materials must first pass a rigorous, comprehensive review and must annually report on their performance. For consumers and employers, the seal is a reliable indicator that an organization is well-managed and delivers high quality care and service.

To learn more, please visit www.ncqa.org.


For more information, contact:

Catherine B. Mullaney, MHA
Vice President, Educational Partnerships
Med-IQ
443 543 5101
info@med-iq.com

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