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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Support Patient Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover the current challenges in healthcare communications\, including the most successful approaches to ensuring patient comprehension. This session will review case examples\, to help the audience think through the potential gaps and will provide concrete examples of activities that improve the process. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n• Understand challenges in healthcare communication\n• Evaluate current approaches for ensuring patient comprehension\n• Identify potential gaps and opportunities for improvement.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/strategies-to-support-patient-comprehension/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T184950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T160707Z
UID:47586-1668176100-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and Research in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide a brief overview of the current research including advanced practice providers and their participation in H&N surgery. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. list current research articles that involve APPs and the field of otolaryngology\n2. discuss outcomes of current research and areas that need to still be evaluated
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-research-in-otolaryngology-head-neck-surgery-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T162341Z
UID:47573-1668175200-1668178800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Concussed Ear: Contemporary Pearls for Integrative Care
DESCRIPTION:Traumatic brain injuries and concussions cause complex physical\, emotional\, and cognitive symptoms. More specifically\, the disruption of sensory input can affect the integration of input in the brain leading to disordered motor output\, thus involving the ear and balance system. It is imperative to provide these patients with a careful\, comprehensive\, and integrative approach to differential diagnosis and management starting with the ear. This course will discuss the roles and value of collaborative care when focused on otologic pathologies and the recovery from traumatic brain injury. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n– List otologic pathologies associated with brain injuries and concussion.\n– Formulate a differential diagnosis of the otologic pathologies associated with brain injuries and concussion.\n– Identify at least 3 specialty professions and their value within an integrated approach to the evaluation and care of the ‘inner ear’ as a cornerstone to enduring recovery from concussion.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-concussed-ear/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T171820Z
UID:47576-1668175200-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Genetic Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:Genetic etiologies are the most common cause of pre-lingual hearing loss and deafness. Identification of a genetic diagnosis of hearing loss allows for tailored medical and audiological management as well as genetic counseling. In this session\, two genetic case studies will be presented by interdisciplinary teams including otolaryngologists\, mid-level providers\, and genetic counselors. Presenters will describe the characteristics of the genetic diagnoses as well as implications for treatment and management of these patients. \nThe audience will see two case studies:\n1. The first case is a six-year-old male who recently underwent cholesteatoma surgery. A complicated case in that this patient had a congenital cholesteatoma and stigmata of branchiotorenal syndrome. Of great interest\, the patient’s mother had the same findings. This is an extremely rare case and likely represents an inherited condition.\n2. The second case reviews the early genetic diagnosis of DFNX2 hearing loss which was critical in subsequent management and counseling of the patient and family. \n  \n\n\n\nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Describe the characteristics of BOR syndrome.\n2. Develop a diagnosis and treatment plan for patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of BOR syndrome.\n3. Summarize key features of DFNX2 (POU3F4-related hearing loss) and impact on surgical management\, audiologic habilitation\, and family counseling.\n4. Illustrate interdisciplinary approach to caring for patient with genetic diagnosis of hearing loss.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mecop.org/event/genetic-case-studies/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T141500
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T184638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T160620Z
UID:47583-1668175200-1668176100@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and the Field of Rhinology
DESCRIPTION:This session will review three main topics: 1. Anatomy of the paranasal sinuses\, 2. acute sinusitis versus chronic sinusitis and 3. the medical and surgical management associated with sinusitis. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Gain basic knowledge of the anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses\n2. Explain the difference between acute and chronic rhinosinusitis\n3. Identify the most common clinical presentation of CRS\n4. Assess the medical management of chronic rhinitis\n“
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-the-field-of-rhinology/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T164454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173637Z
UID:47567-1668174300-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Modern Rhinoplasty: Outcomes that Continue to Refine our Approach
DESCRIPTION:This panel is a discussion of national rhinoplasty leaders as to how the present day state of the art rhinoplasty has evolved over the years and preferred techniques to achieve the ideal result. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify the current practical approaches of leading rhinoplasty surgeons in the country.\n2. Discuss processes for analyzing patients and providing realistic goals\n3. Describe techniques for achieving long lasting natural results.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-modern-rhinoplasty/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T164727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T160540Z
UID:47570-1668174300-1668175200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and the Field of Allergy
DESCRIPTION:The session will review indications for treating allergic disease\, methods of allergy testing and treatment options. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Discuss work up of allergy patients to include in vivo and in vitro testing\n2. Describe skin testing options\n3. Describe allergy immunotherapy treatment options.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-the-field-of-allergy/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T134500
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T164154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T165017Z
UID:47564-1668172500-1668174300@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Top 10 Most Common Presentations to the APP in Otolaryngology/HNS
DESCRIPTION:Sessions utilizes a question answer format reviewing case presentations of the top 10 ENT conditions physician assistants and nurse practitioners in ENT need to be familiar \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify and review presentations of top 10 common ENT and potentially dangerous conditions that will be encountered by APP\n2. Discuss workup and treatment of top 10 common ENT and potentially dangerous conditions that will be encountered by APP
URL:https://mecop.org/event/top-10-most-common-presentations-to-the-app-in-otolaryngology-hns/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T171715Z
UID:47561-1668171600-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Documentation Essentials: Documentation Essentials: Patient Health Records and Other Clinical Systems
DESCRIPTION:Medical documentation needs to be reviewed regularly with teams to help them stay on top of basic processes\, in addition to provide understanding around updated guidelines. As an example\, Informed consent to medical treatment is fundamental in both ethics and law. Patients have the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that they can make well-considered decisions about care. Successful communication in the patient-physician relationship fosters trust and supports shared decision making and reduces medical errors. This session will cover documentation\, common error case examples\, provide tools for risk assessment and give insight to help attendees identify gaps in their current processes. \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, the participants will be able to:\n• Reinforce documentation function and benefits\n• Recognize common documentation errors\n• Utilize provided tools to conduct a proactive risk assessment on current processes\n• Understand how to use resources to implement or enhance process for identified gaps
URL:https://mecop.org/event/documentation-essentials/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T162307Z
UID:47555-1668171600-1668175200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Otoacoustic Emissions and Hidden Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:While the audiogram is a widely used diagnostic tool\, it is a poor representation of a person’s underlying otopathology and can therefore be a poor predictor of a person’s hearing impairment. For example\, persons with audiometric thresholds within normal limits may experience hearing impairment such as difficulty hearing in noise. Cochlear synaptopathy and outer hair cell dysfunction are two otopathologies undetected by the standard audiogram (a.k.a. Hidden Hearing Loss)\, but outer hair cell function plays a primary role in hearing in noise performance. A third undetected otopathology is cochlear untuning\, which occurs secondary to outer hair cell damage. This talk will discuss each of these otopathologies and present clinical normative data that can be used to differentially diagnose each otopathology. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify three forms of otopathologies from an audiogram\n2. Distinguish between cochlear synaptopathy\, outer hair cell dysfunction\, and cochlear untuning\n3. Discuss the correlations between outer hair cell function\, hearing in noise performance\, and audiometric thresholds
URL:https://mecop.org/event/otoacoustic-emissions-and-hidden-hearing-loss/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T162629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T172020Z
UID:47552-1668171600-1668175200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Genetics of Hearing Loss: Core Concepts\, Communication\, and Collaborative Care
DESCRIPTION:Genetic etiologies play a substantial role in hearing loss and deafness\, with the majority of pre-lingual hearing loss (HL) due to an underlying genetic cause. Identification of a genetic diagnosis of HL drives tailored medical\, audiologic\, and psychosocial care for persons with HL and their families. With increasing knowledge of genetic etiologies of HL\, audiologists play a crucial role in the incorporation of genetics into care of persons with HL and their families. In this session\, attendees will learn approachable and relevant information on genetics of HL from a board-certified genetic counselor with expertise in HL and deafness. Be ready to build your knowledge of genetics and HL\, increase your confidence in communicating with patients and providers about genetics\, and identify ways to incorporate genetic information into your audiology practice through collaborative care. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n• Summarize current understanding of genetic etiologies of hearing loss including syndromic and non-syndromic forms.\n• Describe the process of genetic evaluation including genetic testing for hearing loss to address patient/family questions and concerns.\n• Recognize the role of genetic testing for hearing loss and illustrate ways to incorporate genetics into audiology practice using case\nexamples.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/genetics-of-hearing-loss/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T131500
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T163248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180443Z
UID:47558-1668171600-1668172500@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Otolaryngic APP.  Great Profession\, Endless Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:The Student APP sessions will introduce training philosophy utilized in Network of Florida Otolaryngologists (NFO) approach to training advanced practice providers (APP) in otorhinolaryngology. Audiologists new to ENT will enjoy general perspective of how mid-level providers are trained to approach common disease presentations in ENT. This opening session will provide insight into the utilization of a physician assistant in an ENT practice. It will highlight scope of practice and the procedures performed; and hopefully make everyone want to practice in ENT! \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Highlight the role of a PA in ENT from graduation to optimal collaboration.\n2. Discuss strategies for effective integration\, improved patient safety and maximum productivity.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-otolaryngic-app-great-profession-endless-possibilities-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T200319Z
UID:47546-1668164400-1668168000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Join the General Otolaryngology Session:
DESCRIPTION:“This panel of internationally recognized experts will present and discuss interesting and challenging cases. The moderator will facilitate discussion amongst the panelists and audience participation is encouraged. The audience will hear about the newest and most cutting-edge treatment of ear and ear pathology.\nCases may include management of:\n• Eustachian tube dysfunction\n• Chronic inflammatory ear disease\n• Tinnitus subjective and objective\n• Presbycusis\n• Syndromic ear diseases\n• Malignant tumors of the external ear” \nThe attendees will be able to:\n• Recognize common and uncommon presentations of ear conditions treated by otologists.\n• Compare and contrast various treatment options for the conditions seen in an modern otologic practice\n• Describe the current clinical practice options for treatment of advanced otologic conditions\n• Identify the presenting symptoms of Eustachian tube\, hearing loss and other conditions of the ear.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/join-the-general-otolaryngology-session/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T161416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173508Z
UID:47543-1668164400-1668168000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Minimally Invasive & New Trends in Otology
DESCRIPTION:“This panel of internationally recognized experts will present and discuss interesting and challenging cases. The moderator will facilitate discussion amongst the panelists and audience participation is encouraged. The audience will hear about the newest and most cutting-edge treatment of ear and ear pathology.\nCases may include management of:\n• Eustachian tube dysfunction\n• Chronic inflammatory ear disease\n• Tinnitus subjective and objective\n• Presbycusis\n• Syndromic ear diseases\n• Malignant tumors of the external ear” \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Recognize common and uncommon presentations of ear conditions treated by otologists.\n2. Compare and contrast various treatment options for the conditions seen in an modern otologic practice\n3. Describe the current clinical practice options for treatment of advanced otologic conditions\n4. Identify the presenting symptoms of Eustachian tube\, hearing loss and other conditions of the ear.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/minimally-invasive-new-trends-in-otology/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T160748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T173645Z
UID:47537-1668160800-1668168000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Microscopy Case Studies for the APP
DESCRIPTION:This case study format session will familiarize students and providers new to ENT on the use of the ear microscope as well as essential skills like removal of foreign bodies\, cerumen impaction\, ventilation tube insertion and intra-tympanic membrane injections. \nAttendees will be able to:\n• Become familiar with ear canal and middle ear disease\n• Become familiar with operating microscope\n• Demonstrate removing cerumen impaction under microscope\n• Demonstrate removing foreign body\n• Discuss diagnosis of otitis externa\n• Discuss diagnosis of otitis media\n• Demonstrate myringotomy with ventilation tube insertion\n• Demonstrate intra-tympanic membrane injection
URL:https://mecop.org/event/microscopy-case-studies-for-the-app/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T161111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T170114Z
UID:47540-1668160800-1668164400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Utility of the Neurodiagnostic Vestibular Test Battery
DESCRIPTION:Dizziness and vertigo are two of the most common complaints of individuals across the lifespan and often present to ENT clinics with a wide variety of symptom profiles. A comprehensive neurodiagnostic assessment protocol utilized with these patients should include a test battery which allows the examiner to assess function of the entirety of the vestibular periphery\, as well as the neural substrates involved in the process of equilibrium. This session will outline the importance of a comprehensive neurodiagnostic approach to evaluating the dizzy patient. Participants will learn how the test battery both guides medical triage and management and promotes successful outcomes in vestibular rehabilitation therapy when warranted. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Name the most common otologic and non-otologic conditions causing vertigo.\n2. Describe the test battery recommended to comprehensively evaluate the dizzy and imbalanced patient.\n3. Explain how evidence based diagnostic protocols produce the best outcomes in vestibular rehabilitation.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/clinical-utility-of-the-neurodiagnostic-vestibular-test-battery/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173424Z
UID:47534-1668160800-1668164400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Cutting-Edge Testing Techniques\, Immunotherapy Options\, and Biologics in Otolaryngic Allergy
DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive panel discusses everything from evaluation to treatment and all aspects of otolaryngic allergy. The internationally known panel of Drs. Baine\, Benninger\, Franzese\, Reisacher\, Toskala\, and Wise will weigh in on state of the specialty concepts and visions for the upcoming future. Panelists will debate the most accurate and evidence-based approaches to allergy testing\, discuss establishing an allergy and immunotherapy center\, including initial considerations and protocols to manage more advanced evaluations. Traditional immunotherapy and alternative immunotherapy will be covered\, as part of the evolution of the field. And lastly\, how Biologics come into play – current considerations\, future indications\, and comparing the options. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. List evidence-based approaches to allergy testing\n2. Identify considerations for more advanced allergy evaluations\n3. Discuss future indications of Biologics
URL:https://mecop.org/event/cutting-edge-of-testing-techniques-immunotherapy-options-and-biologics-in-otolaryngic-allergy/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T160105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173343Z
UID:47531-1668157200-1668160800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Neuromodulation & Other Cutting-Edge Technologies in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
DESCRIPTION:A high-level interactive discussion between surgical leaders in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Drs. Stanley Liu\, Maria Suuma\, and Tapan Padhya\, and the CEOs and technology developers of tools that enable us to diagnose and treat the disorder. Discussions will center around new developments in the diagnosis of OSA and the role Home Sleep Testing is playing in the future for assessing patients for possible neuromodulation. How physicians are incorporating DISE into their practice\, and what recommendations about the best approach and possible pitfalls to avoid during that early learning curve. What have we learned so far in terms of effectiveness of neuromodulation as compared to other modalities from a morbidity and mortality perspective. Surgical pearls from our panelists that assist in patient selection and surgical technique perspective. And finally\, expert opinions on where neuromodulation might be 10 years from now and how technology or surgical approach to implantation look in the future. \nParticipants will be able to:\n1. Describe how Home Sleep Testing may be utilized for assessing patients for possible neuromodulation.\n2. List recommendations for incorporating DISE into a clinical practice.\n3. Discuss future possibilities for technology or surgical approach as it relates to OSA.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/neuromodulation-other-cutting-edge-technologies-in-obstructive-sleep-apnea-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T155630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T163445Z
UID:47519-1668157200-1668160800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:2020 Hindsight: Key Infection Control Lessons Learned from COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Infection control is a standard of health care and COVID-19 served as a reminder of its relevance in routine patient care. While the pandemic impacted clinical practice in ways previously not experienced\, it also exposed weaknesses in fundamental infection control protocols and policies. This presentation will review fundamental infection control principles within the context of the medical audiology environment as it related to lessons learned from COVD-19. \nThe objectives of this course will review the following:\n• General modes of disease transmission with an emphasis on droplet transmission\n• Key considerations regarding PPE\n• Appreciation of infection control policy requirements mandated by OSHA
URL:https://mecop.org/event/2020-hindsight/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T171437Z
UID:47492-1668153600-1668160800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Essential Endoscopy for the APP
DESCRIPTION:Workshop will serve as introduction to flexible endoscopy highlighting normal anatomy and technique on adult patients. This is intended for students and providers new to ENT. \nAttendees will be able to: \n1. Identify normal anatomy visible via flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy.\n2. Review indications flexible and rigid scope examination adult.\n3. Review indications flexible scope examination child/infant.\n4. Review indications and demonstrate intranasal culture and sinus debridement using rigid scope adult.\n5. Identify normal variants and abnormal findings visible via flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/essential-endoscopy-for-the-app/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T155309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173255Z
UID:47511-1668153600-1668157200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:New Frontiers for the Rhinologist
DESCRIPTION:A high-level interactive discussion between specialty leading rhinologists David Kennedy and Corinna Levine with CEO leaders of companies who develop and produce the tools. the panelists will discuss where are the next advances coming\, what the five-year vision looks like and what they perceive as the greatest challenges.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/new-frontiers-for-the-rhinologist-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T154758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T172144Z
UID:47502-1668153600-1668157200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Helping Patients with Hearing Loss Overcome Barriers to Surgical Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Advances in medical/surgical intervention for hearing loss provide more alternatives than ever before for patients with progressive hearing loss. One of the most challenging situations\, however\, for both patients and providers is to consider WHEN traditional hearing aids are not enough. This panel session will consider the evidence basis\, clinical considerations\, and ethical dilemmas that often surround the decision to proceed with medical/surgical treatments for pediatric and adult otologic patients. Audience participation is strongly encouraged! \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. List three objections listed by patients for why they delay medical/surgical treatments for hearing loss\n2. Provide the evidence basis for cochlear implant candidacy\, in terms of hearing thresholds and speech recognition scores\n3. Discuss three clinical challenges with bilateral implants\, hybrid/bimodal stimulation\, middle-ear implantable devices\, and bone-anchored devices that may provide barriers to medical/surgical intervention.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/helping-patients-with-hearing-loss-overcome-barriers-to-surgical-procedures/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T134500
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T162047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173550Z
UID:47549-1668128400-1668174300@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Cutting-Edge Approaches to the Nose and Sinuses
DESCRIPTION:This multidisciplinary panel of rhinology and rhinoplasty surgeons will engage in a discussion that will include a series of quick\, to the point\, opinions & current approaches that guide the listener in their sector of nasal or sinonasal surgery. This advanced panel will not focus on history and anatomy but will concentrate on current and cutting-edge approaches to the nose and sinuses. The panelists will also discuss their thoughts on rhinology in 2023 and beyond. The session will be structured around four short presentations and panel debate. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Describe inflammatory processes as they effect disease and healing of the nose and sinuses.\n2. List new techniques or approaches to the nasal septum.\n3. Identify more tested techniques that are still used today\n4. Discuss the use of dorsal preservation surgery and its potential role for minimally invasive valve options.\n5. Differentiate between new approaches for turbinates\, posterior nasal nerve\, nasal swell body and nasal valves.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/cutting-edge-approaches-to-the-nose-and-sinuses/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221117T223108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T224240Z
UID:48001-1668124800-1668124800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Risk Adjustment and Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:Review CMS-HCC risk adjustment model and why it is important\nReview specific official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and how they are applied for HCC diagnosis coding\nIdentify elements of the medical record that help support the validation of an HCC diagnosis condition\nIdentify documentation deficiencies for specific conditions
URL:https://mecop.org/event/risk-adjustment-and-behavioral-health-3/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221117T153501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T164701Z
UID:47942-1668124800-1668124800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Chronic Sinusitis and Pornography
DESCRIPTION:Chronic Sinusitis? Pornography? Do you really need me to say anything more in this description? No\, this isn’t just salacious clickbait. Ok\, maybe it is\, but I promise you\, we’ll have a short\, relatively entertaining\, and educational discussion about these two topics and why they are not all that dissimilar. \nDiscuss the symptoms and associated physical findings of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with and without Nasal Polyposis.\nDiscuss the diagnostic criteria of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with and without Nasal Polyposis.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/chronic-sinusitis-and-pornography/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221108T152434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174006Z
UID:47468-1668124800-1668124800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Physician Resident Session: Your First Job: Finding the Right Fit the First Time
DESCRIPTION:Finding the best fit for your first job after residency or fellowship can be difficult. Join us so you appreciate the components involved in finding the right fit. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Define the process to find a good fit in a practice\n2. Discuss questions to ask to find the right practice\n3. Describe what you need to know to make an informed decision
URL:https://mecop.org/event/physician-resident-session-your-first-job-finding-the-right-fit-the-first-time/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221114T131308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T182912Z
UID:47824-1668038400-1668038400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Risk Adjustment and Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:Review CMS-HCC risk adjustment model and why it is important\nReview specific official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and how they are applied for HCC diagnosis coding\nIdentify elements of the medical record that help support the validation of an HCC diagnosis condition\nIdentify documentation deficiencies for specific conditions
URL:https://mecop.org/event/risk-adjustment-and-behavioral-health/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221116T112208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T203000Z
UID:47893-1667952000-1667952000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:VIP Care Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://mecop.org/event/vip-care-monthly-meeting-53/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221122T142856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T211837Z
UID:48143-1667865600-1667865600@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Improving Earlier Detection of Autism for Primary Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:1. Detect early signs of autism in children 12 to 24 months of age.\n2. Incorporate developmental and autism-specific screening and surveillance into the workflow of your busy pediatric practice and how Baby Navigator can help.\n3. Discuss approaches for having difficult conversations with families to help them act early to seek a diagnosis and get started right away in early intervention services.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/improving-earlier-detection-of-autism-for-primary-care-providers-3/
LOCATION:Live Webcast
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183507
CREATED:20221114T192935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T213930Z
UID:47843-1667865600-1667865600@mecop.org
SUMMARY:FSU Fundamentals of Teaching in the FSUCOM Clinical Education Program I Module
DESCRIPTION:Unavailable
URL:https://mecop.org/event/fsu-fundamentals-of-teaching-in-the-fsucom-clinical-education-program-i-module-23/
LOCATION:Enduring Material
CATEGORIES:AMA
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