NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™
The treatment of hematologic malignancies has become increasingly complex as a result of the rapid pace and number of advances in the biology and treatment of hematologic malignancies and the numerous novel drugs that have been approved or are in development, many with novel mechanisms of action. Clinicians who manage patients with hematologic malignancies are challenged to stay abreast of advances in the evolving diagnostic and treatment landscape to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
The NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ will focus on updates to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), new, emerging and novel therapeutic agents, advances in cancer care, and the practical management of patients with hematologic malignancies.
Target Audience
This educational program is designed to meet the educational needs of oncologists, hematologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other health care professionals who manage patients with hematologic malignancies.
Learning Objectives
The ultimate goal for NCCN continuing education is to change patient outcomes by improving the competence and performance of clinicians. The goal of the NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ is to ensure that members of the interprofessional oncology care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other relevant health care professionals, have the knowledge and skills necessary to:
- Apply the current standards of oncology care and key updates in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) to optimize the management of patients with various hematologic malignancies.
- Review new, emerging, and novel therapeutic agents and treatment strategies and incorporate these into the management of patients with hematologic malignancies.
- Communicate with members of the interprofessional oncology care team to improve collaborative performance in the management of patients with hematologic malignancies.
A detailed list of learning objectives by session topic is available here.
NCCN Medical Education Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of NCCN that every 12 months, all faculty, moderators, activity planners and all internal planning staff participating in NCCN continuing education activities are expected to disclose any financial relationships with a commercial interest as defined by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support. In addition, all faculty presentations have been reviewed for adherence to the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support (the provider develops activities/educational interventions independent of commercial interests [SCS 1, 2 and 6] by experts on the topics).
Per the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, individuals who do not disclose relevant financial relationships will be disqualified from involvement in the CE activity as a content developer, planner, or presenter. A complete list of individuals’ relationships with external entities is available upon request.
Definitions
NCCN continuing education considers financial relationships to create a “conflict of interest” when an individual has both a financial relationship with a commercial interest and the opportunity to affect CE content about the products or services of a commercial interest with which he/she and/or a spouse or partner has a financial relationship.
NCCN continuing education considers “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 12 months that create a conflict of interest. NCCN does not set a minimal dollar amount for relationships to be significant. Inherent in any amount is the incentive to maintain or increase the value of the relationship.
Faculty Disclaimers
All faculty for this continuing education activity are competent in the subject matter and qualified by experience, training, and/or preparation for the tasks and methods of delivery.
Faculty presentations may include discussion of off-label use. Faculty will disclose that the use in question is not currently approved by the FDA per the product labeling.
Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made prior to the activity.
In support of improving patient care, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
NCCN designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
NCCN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8.5 contact hours.
Pharmacists
NCCN designates this knowledge-based continuing education activity for 8.5 contact hours (0.85 CEUs) of continuing education credit. UAN: JA4008196-0000-19-064-L01-P
Physician Assistants
NCCN 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 8.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
American Board of Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.5 medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Aggregated participant data will be shared with the commercial supporters of this activity.
American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
This activity has been registered to offer credit in the American Board of Pathology's (ABPath) Maintenance of Certification program. Participants may earn up to 8.5 Lifelong Learning (Part II) credits.
Aggregated participant data will be shared with the commercial supporters of this activity.
American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Maintenance of Certification (“MOC”) Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory, the NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies has met the requirements as a MOC Part II CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) by the following ABMS Member Boards:
MOC Part II CME Activity
Pathology
Radiology
Available Credit
- 8.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
- 8.50 ABIM MOC
- 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.50 ANCC contact hours
- 8.50 Participation
Price
Required Hardware/software
To complete this activity, users will need:
- A device with an Internet connection
- Adobe Reader or other PDF reader software for certificate viewing/printing