About this event
Previously referred to as the “great equalizer,” COVID-19 has taken a disproportionate toll on racial and ethnic minorities as well as individuals of low socioeconomic status. What can healthcare professionals do to safely care for patients who are members of these populations? In this session we will review the data, the drivers, and the possible solutions to addressing the pervasive disparities in this unprecedented global health crisis.
Who can attend
Registration is limited to ISMIE policyholders and their employed staff.
Learning objectives
- Describe the disproportionate toll COVID-19 is taking on minority populations
- Identify the drivers of racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19
- Recognize possible solutions to addressing disparities in COVID-19
About the presenter
Utibe R. Essien, MD, MPH, is a board-certified internist, an Assistant Professor of Medicine and a health equity researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on racial and ethnic disparities in the use of novel therapeutics in the management of cardiovascular diseases, and he has applied this research framework to the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a leading expert in the health disparities that are disproportionately affecting minorities with COVID-19. His work has been published in leading medical journals, and he has been interviewed on national news outlets including Politico, NPR, and CNBC.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live 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.
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
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