FREE CME EVENT!

Learn the vital steps needed to establish and maintain an effective immunization practice

On Tuesday, April 26, plan to attend “Immunization Practice 101: How to start and maintain an immunization practice.”

Sponsored by the American Medical Association (AMA) in cooperation with the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD), the DuPage County Medical Society (DCMS), the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP), this program is for the practice looking to begin or maintain the ability to provide immunizations in today’s changing environment.

Topics presented include
•    Vaccination logistics: Facilitating immunization practices in your clinic
•    Vaccine schedules: Recommended pediatric and adult schedules for 2011
•    Coding: How to handle vaccine-related payment issues
•    Immunization reimbursement and tracking: Vaccines for Children program, I-CARE (Illinois' immunization registry)
•    Communications: What to keep in mind when speaking with patients about vaccines
•    Health system reform: Understanding its impact on immunization 

Time
Noon - 4:15 pm
Lunch provided

Location
DuPage County Health Department
Lower Level, Rooms 1–3
111 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Speakers
Litjen Tan, PhD, director, AMA
Deborah Wexler, MD, executive director, Immunization Action Coalition
James B. McAuley, MD, associate professor, Rush University Medical Center
Linda Walsh, director, AAP
Annie Boesen, manager, Illinois chapter, AAP

Admission
This program is offered free of charge and includes lunch. Intended participants include current and potential vaccine providers, pediatricians, family medicine physicians, OB/GYNs, internists, emergency medicine physicians, nurses and medical office staff.

Registration
Contact DuPage County Medical Society
dcms@dcmsdocs.org email
(630) 681-2870 phone

This program is approved for 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Medical Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.