G.P.N. - Regulatory Aspects of Transplantation Symposium - 2023

November 13, 2023

 

In-Person and Virtual attendance options available

Conference Highlights

  • Update from the OPTN Membership and Professional Standards Committee (MPSC)  
  • The Impact of continuous distributions of the Lung  
  • Navigating the Rising Cost in Healthcare in Transplant 
  • Evolving Controversies in Transplantation from the CEO of our local OPO, LifeGift 
  • Quality in Measures in SRTR Updates 
  • The Importance of DEI Programs in Transplantation 

FEES

IN-PERSON

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$125

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

Complimentary

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

Complimentary

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

Complimentary

Residents / Fellows / Students

Complimentary

 

 

VIRTUAL

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$125

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

$50

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

$50

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

$20

Residents / Fellows / Students

$20

* 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.
**Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area may attend this activity in-person or virtually for no fee, but will not receive CME credit.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 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 Live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.50 Attendance
  • 3.75 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 3.75 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

  • 3.75 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 3.75 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 3.50 Transplant Coordinators
    The American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) has assigned the following Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs) to the following Houston Methodist Transplant Center educational program: G.P.N. - Regulatory Aspects of Transplantation Symposium - 2023 | Fri, 07/21/2023 - 8:00am | 3.50 Category 1 CEPTCs
Course opens: 
07/21/2023
Course expires: 
12/13/2023
Event starts: 
11/13/2023 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
11/13/2023 - 12:00pm CST
Cost:
$125.00
GEORGE P. NOON CONFERENCE SERIES
Regulatory Aspects of Transplantation
Monday, Nov. 13th
(8a - 12pm)


Committee: Scott Lindberg, MD, FASA, Susan Zylicz, BSN, MHA, CCTC & Laurie Loza, MBA, BSN, CCTC
TIMETALK SPEAKER 
8:00 AMLeadership Welcome (15 min)15R. Mark Ghobrial, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, FRCS (Ed) 
8:15 AMUpdate from the OPTN Membership and Professional Standards Committee (MPSC) (30 min)30Scott Lindberg, MD, FASA,
8:45 AMThe Impact of continuous distributions of the Lung20Howard J. Huang, MD
9:05 AMNavigating the Rising Cost in Healthcare Transplant (20 min)25Anthony F. Bonagura, MD
9:30 AMEvolving Controversies in Transplantation (20 min)20Kevin A. Myer, MSHA
9:50 AMQ&A and Panel Discussion (15 min)15 
10:05 AMBREAK (15 min)15 
10:20 AMUpdates on SRTR Quality Measures (20 min)25Jon Snyder, PhD
10:45 AMBuilding a Durable Transplant Program at Houston Methodist (20 min)20Susan Zylicz, BSN, MHA, CCTC
11:05 AMInnovative Initiatives at Houston Methodist (20 min)20Roberta L. Schwartz, Ph.D., FACHE
11:25 AMThe Importance of DEI Programs in Transplantation (20 min)20Sudha Kodali, MD
11:45 AMQ&A and Panel Discussion (15 min)15 
12:00 PMClosing and Adjourn15Scott Lindberg, MD, FASA, Susan Zylicz, BSN, MHA, CCTC, & Laurie Loza, MBA, BSN, CCTC
LIVE (in-person) and LIVESTREAM (virtual) attendance options are available.
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston

LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030). 

LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners. 

COURSE DIRECTORS
R. Mark Ghobrial, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, FRCS (Ed)
J.C. Walter Jr. Presidential Distinguished Chair
Director, J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Director, Transplantation Research
Chief, Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Houston Methodist
SCIENTIFIC PLANNING CHAIRS
Scott Lindberg, M.D., FASA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care
Houston Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medicine
Laurie Loza, MBA, BSN, CCTC
Director, Thoracic Transplant & MCS
Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr Transplant Center
Houston Methodist
Susan A. Zylicz, BSN, MHA, CCTC
Vice President
Transplant Services
GUEST SPEAKERS
Anthony F. Bonagura, M.D., FACP
Senior Medical Director
Transplant Resource Services
Optum Health Solutions
Kevin Myer, MSHA
Kevin A. Myer, MSHA
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jon Snyder, PhD
 
HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY
Howard J. Huang, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Academic Institute
Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Sudha Kodali, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Academic Institute
Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Roberta Schwartz
Executive Vice President
Chief Innovation Officer
Houston Methodist Hospital

Available Credit

  • 3.50 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 Live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.50 Attendance
  • 3.75 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 3.75 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

  • 3.75 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 3.75 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 3.50 Transplant Coordinators
    The American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) has assigned the following Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs) to the following Houston Methodist Transplant Center educational program: G.P.N. - Regulatory Aspects of Transplantation Symposium - 2023 | Fri, 07/21/2023 - 8:00am | 3.50 Category 1 CEPTCs

Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.

Price

Cost:
$125.00
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FEES

IN-PERSON

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$125

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

Complimentary

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

Complimentary

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

Complimentary

Residents / Fellows / Students

Complimentary

 

 

VIRTUAL

FEE

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)*

$125

Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME Option)**

Complimentary (Click here to register)

Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)

$50

Physician (HM Physicians, including MPAQ and ACO PCPs)

$50

Allied Health Care Professionals (HM and external)

$20

Residents / Fellows / Students

$20

* 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.
**Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area may attend this activity in-person or virtually for no fee, but will not receive CME credit.