Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|Identify the agencies that administer services and reimbursements related to surgical practice 
2|Develop an understanding of the financial burden that healthcare creates for the government 
3|Discuss the impact that decreased reimbursement to hospitals and physicians has on provision of healthcare in the United States 
4|Identify resources for national advocacy for the surgical profession

Presenter: 
Kelly Tyler, MD
Professor of Surgery
UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate 

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Kelly Tyler, MDSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseno
Session date: 
02/27/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health 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. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery MOC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)

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