Quality Time Podcast - Leading Health Care through Data and Innovation - Online CE Course

Overview

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In this episode, Roberta Schwartz, PhD, shares how Houston Methodist’s focused approach to using data and willingness to embrace forward-thinking technology have resulted in world-class patient care and outcomes.

Expert: Roberta Schwartz, PhD, executive vice president of Houston Methodist Hospital and chief innovation officer of Houston Methodist.

Notable Topics Covered:

  • The decision to focus on key metrics to improve quality
  • The advancement of Houston Methodist’s Vizient and U.S. News and World Report rankings
  • The collaborative nature between health care institutions to achieve high quality outcomes
  • The adoption of telemedicine and artificial intelligence to improve care 


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Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Houston Methodist (HM) employee

 Free 

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

 $20
Click here to register!

Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area)

 Free

Resident / Fellow / Student

 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

Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, residents, fellows, students, administration. 

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain Houston Methodist’s decision to focus on key metrics for better quality outcomes.
  • Describe the benefits of adopting innovative technology to improve health care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 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 Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/10/2025
Course expires: 
04/10/2027

Venue

Houston Methodist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
United States

Faculty

Activity Director

Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM
Executive VP, Chief Physician Executive, Houston Methodist
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Academic Institute
Full Clinical Member, Research Institute
Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute
Houston Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medical College

Dr. Schaal LinkedIn

Expert

Roberta Schwartz, PhD
Executive Vice President
Houston Methodist Hospital
Chief Innovation Officer
Houston Methodist

 

Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 0.50 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 Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance

Register/Take course

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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 TYPEFEE

Houston Methodist (HM) employee

 Free 

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

 $20
Click here to register!

Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area)

 Free

Resident / Fellow / Student

 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.