Sick to Debt: Why Out-of-Pocket Costs Are So High and What We Can Do About It

Needs Statement

Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, social workers, health administrators, basic scientists, clinical and health services researchers, healthcare administrators, and postgraduate, graduate, and other healthcare trainees benefit from expert information about the legislative and regulatory activities that shape healthcare structure and delivery. By integrating discussions of complex finance and accountability systems, medical practice policies, and social, economic, and political determinants of health, the series aims to prepare healthcare teams for effective policy engagement and advocacy to improve medical care and public health outcomes for all patients.

Target Audience

Physicians, medical students, fellows, residents, nurses, and other health professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, the participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate greater understanding of trends in out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in the United States.
  • Explore what clinicians can do to navigate these expenses.
  • Discuss policy efforts to make these expenses more transparent.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Social Work
Course opens: 
10/01/2024
Course expires: 
10/31/2026
Cost:
$1.00
Rating: 
0

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Social Work: The Baylor College of Medicine Division of Continuing Professional Development (License Number 7270) is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity has been approved for 1 continuing education unit.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Social Work

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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