Lung Cancer Education and Quality Improvement Series

This quality improvement (QI) and on-demand education series offers two webinar presentations and eight microlearning modules, all of which are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. The series will provide an overview of lung cancer screening and strategies to help improve lung cancer screening rates.

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Welcome to the Lung Cancer Screening Quality Improvement & Education Series Project. This series aims to increase lung cancer screening rates for eligible adults in Michigan.  

This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, you must complete the evaluation to receive CME credit.

  • Webinar #1- Lung Cancer Screening 101

    Webinar Link: https://vimeo.com/1075774361?share=copy#t=0

    Slide Deck: Lung Cancer Screening 101

    Evaluation Link: https://redcap.link/dpexbbdo

    (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)
    Presenters: Douglas Arenberg, MD, Ella Kazerooni, MD, MPH & Jim Pantelas, Patient Advocate 

    This presentation will provide a summary of current lung cancer screening guidelines, an overview and tips for understanding the new lung cancer HEDIS measure, how to take an accurate smoking history & properly calculate pack years. The presentation will also provide information on insurance coverage and a patient’s perspective on the importance of lung cancer screening. You must complete the evaluation to receive CME credit.

  • Webinar #2- Patient-Centered Conversations about Lung Cancer Screening

    Link: https://vimeo.com/1082892734

    Slide Deck: Patient Center Conversations

    Evaluation Link: https://redcap.link/dpexbbdo

    (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)
    Presenters: Ella Kazerooni, MD, MPH, Lawrence An, MD & Jim Pantelas, Patient Advocate

    This presentation will provide information on shared-decision making and what should take place if there is a positive screening (diagnostic vs. screening, etc.). The presentation will also provide a patient’s perspective on strategies to address stigma around lung cancer screening. To receive CME credit, you must complete the evaluation using the link provided.

Micro Learning Modules

Knowledge Nugget modules offer a concise (15-30 minute) informational session on the topics below. The CME available ranges from 0.25 to 0.50 per module, depending on the length of the recorded presentation. You must complete the CME Evaluation to receive credit.

Evaluation Link: https://redcap.link/dpexbbdo

Available Modules:


Continuing Medical Education

CME Statement: The Minnesota Medical Association designates this activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Michigan Public Health Institute. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

To receive CME, you must complete the post-session evaluation for each session that you viewed.

If you have questions, feel free to contact educationCSHP@mphi.org.

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