The OSMI welcomes Dr. Carlos J. Lavernia, MD, from The Center for Advanced Orthopedics at Larkin Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lavernia will be presenting a talk to faculty and residents entitled, "Quality in Arthroplasty: Are We Fooling Ourselves?"
Topic: Quality in Arthroplasty: Are We Fooling Ourselves?
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Buffet
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Presentation
- 8:00-pm - 8:30pm: Discussion, Question and Answer session
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the current situation concerning quality in arthroplasty and cost containment efforts.
- Assess how cost containment measures could end up being more expensive.
- Identify what providers are doing to adjust to the new health care economic environment and the effects of such measures on access to care and arthroplasty outcomes.
Disclosure
Dr. Carlos Lavernia has disclosed that he received financial/material support from Stryker. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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