Utilization Review Committee

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Friday, October 20, 2023, 12:00 AM - Monday, October 19, 2026, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (1.00 hours), ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (1.00 hours), Medical Ethics/Professional Responsibility (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

The objective of this module is to elucidate the importance of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation, offering learners insight into the mandatory activities necessary for fulfilling these conditions and comprehending the role and function of the Utilization Review Committee.

1. Explain the significance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation for Acute Care Hospitals.
2. Define the scope of the Utilization Review Committee (URC).
3. Describe the responsibilities of the hospital’s URC.

Registration: Free
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Expiration Date: October 19, 2026

Requirements for Successful Activity Completion:
After reviewing the activity information and the faculty disclosure, then follow these steps to successful completion:
View the video recording in its entirety
Complete the learning assessments within the activity
Complete the post-test
Submit the activity evaluation

Content:
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Education Center

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 Designation: 
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this enduring material, live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this enduring material, live activity for a maximum of 1.00 credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this enduring material, live activity will award 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (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. Approval is valid until October 19, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.