This activity is designed for physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals and aims to enhance education and knowledge dissemination about this complex multisystem disorder, addressing the current lack of an Amyloid Specific Center at Atrium Health. By focusing on developing diagnostic competence, facilitating timely referrals, and applying best practices in treatment, the conference seeks to improve patient care and outcomes. Additionally, it emphasizes the critical role of care coordination among the interprofessional team to ensure comprehensive support for individuals affected by Amyloidosis.

Course Director:

• Manisha Bhutani, MD
• Jai Singh, MD  

Overall Objectives:

1. Develop competence related to diagnostic evaluation of different types of Amyloidosis early in the disease course    
2. Utilize strategies facilitating a timely referral to center of excellence    
3. Apply the best practices to inform treatment of Amyloidosis    
4. Examine the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to improve outcomes for those affected by amyloidosis

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.