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CME / ABIM MOC

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Tips and Tricks for Improving Access and Adherence

  • Authors: Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH; Joyce L. Ross, CRNP, CLS; Joseph Saseen, PharmD
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 3/30/2023
  • Valid for credit through: 3/30/2024
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  • Credits Available

    Physicians - maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    ABIM Diplomates - maximum of 0.50 ABIM MOC points

    You Are Eligible For

    • Letter of Completion
    • ABIM MOC points

Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for cardiologists, primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians who treat patients with dyslipidemia.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to improve knowledge of barriers to the use of PCSK9 inhibitors and improve care for patients with dyslipidemia.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Background and gaps in use of PCSK9 inhibitors in practice
    • Strategies for improving access and adherence to PCSK9 inhibitors
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Overcoming barriers to optimal PCSK9 inhibitor use in practice


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Faculty

  • Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH

    TIMI Study Group
    Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Harvard Medical School
    Boston, Massachusetts

    Disclosures

    Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Althera; Amgen; Anthos Therapeutics; AstraZeneca; Beren Therapeutics; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; FibroGen, Inc.; Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.; Merck; Moderna, Inc.; Novo Nordisk; Precision Biosciences; Silence Therapeutics
    Research funding from: Abbott; Amgen; Anthos Therapeutics; AstraZeneca; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; Eisai Inc.; Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.; Ionis Pharmaceuticals; Merck; Novartis; Pfizer, Inc.
    Other: Member of TIMI Study Group which received grant support from: ARCA Biopharma, Inc.; Janssen Research and Development, LLC; Pfizer, Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Roche; Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.; Softcell Medical Limited; Zora Biosciences

  • Joyce L. Ross, CRNP, CLS

    Nurse Practitioner
    Clinical Associate
    Past President of NLA
    University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Disclosures

    Joyce L. Ross, CRNP, CLS, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Joseph Saseen, PharmD

    Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
    Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Professor, Department of Family Medicine
    Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
    Past President of NLA
    Aurora, Colorado

    Disclosures

    Joseph Saseen, PharmD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Editor

  • Joy P. Marko, MS, APN-C, CCMEP

    Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Joy P. Marko, MS, APN-C, CCMEP, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.


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CME / ABIM MOC

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Tips and Tricks for Improving Access and Adherence

Authors: Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH; Joyce L. Ross, CRNP, CLS; Joseph Saseen, PharmDFaculty and Disclosures

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 3/30/2023

Valid for credit through: 3/30/2024

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Contents of This CME Activity

All sections of this activity are required for credit.

Gaps and Challenges

Do you know all you need to know about PCSK9 inhibitors?
Marc S. Sabatine, MD, MPH

Solutions for Patient Adherence

Are you ready to take a deep dive into improving patient adherence?
Joyce L. Ross, CRNP, CLS

Solutions for Improved Access and Insurance Coverage

Need some advice to increase prior authorization approval?
Joseph Saseen, PharmD
 

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