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Zip Code Health Disparities: Mapping Cardiovascular Inequities at the Neighborhood Level - Journal-based CME
Journal-based CME Activity
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
This article explores several mechanisms through which zip codes impact cardiovascular health and proposes a multifaceted framework for addressing these inequities, and proposes strategic interventions to mitigate associated health disparities.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, pharmacists, researchers and other health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Identify social determinants of health at the neighborhood level that significantly impact cardiovascular disease.
- Describe how disparities in access to health care exacerbate cardiovascular health inequities.
- Explain why rural areas and segregated communities are especially susceptible to inequities in cardiovascular health.
- Specify comprehensive interventions that address both individual and neighborhood-level factors that are considered necessary to effectively mitigate cardiovascular disease disparities.
- Recommend multisector collaborations that integrate advanced technologies, such as GIS and telehealth, to achieve sustainable solutions for reducing cardiovascular health inequities.
Safi U. Khan, MD, MS
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Journal- Based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Attendance
Price
Registration Instructions
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Houston Methodist employees | Free |
Non-Houston Methodist employees | |
Physician (Private physician within the Greater Houston Area)* | $35 |
Physician (Private physician outside the Greater Houston Area) | Free |
Resident / Fellow | Free |
Allied Health Care Professional / All Others | Free |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.