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Advancing Rural Health Equity Through Transformational Leadership

Program Details:
May 8, 2023 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • Online module
Registration Fee(s):
Free
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.50
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.50
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
In this course, you will hear from Benjamin Anderson, Vice President for Rural Health and Hospitals at the Colorado Hospital Association, on the growing health disparities between rural and urban communities across the United States and how to empower and equip leaders to transform their own rural communities. This online module includes a recorded presentation, discussion forum, and evaluation. Date of Release – May 8, 2023; Expiration Date – May 31, 2026.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify health disparities between rural and urban Americans.
  • Define transformational leadership.
  • Discuss examples of how measurable health outcomes have been improving through transformational leadership.
  • Examine tools for transformational leadership to apply in your own communities.
Disclosures
This program is supported by funding from the Health Equity Initiative, in partnership with the SC Office of Rural Health (SCORH) and SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). The Health Equity Initiative is part of a national project by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supported by funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any financial relationships with any ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. This information is listed below. Any financial relationships with these ineligible companies have been mitigated by the MUSC Office of CME. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation. The Activity Director, planners and presenters of this enduring activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 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 Medical University of South Carolina, and Mid-Carolina AHEC. The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credits Available
  • Physicians
    Medical University of South Carolina Office of CME
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    Credit Statement
    The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Non-MD/DO Providers That Require CME Certified Programs
    Medical University of South Carolina Office of CME
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    Credit Statement
    The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Health Professions Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.5 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.5 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • AHEC CE
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/31/2026)
    Credit Statement

    This program is approved for 0.15 CEUs (1.5 clock hour) of continuing education by Mid-Carolina AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Continuing Education Best Practice Standards.

    No partial credit will be given.

Locations/Participation Options
  • Online Module
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Dawn Leberknight
    Email:
    leberkni@musc.edu
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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