Total Credits: .5 including .5 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
This program will expire and must be completed by 11/19/24.
Physicians and medical professionals will review the 'why' of the requirement for the Face to Face (FTF) evaluation and discuss the energy requirements of gait and the effects of cardio-pulmonary function and musculoskeletal compromise on the energy requirements. They will review how to meet the physician attestation requirements with simple office tests, physical findings, imaging, and tests.
Learning Objectives:
• Explain the 'why' of the requirement for the Face to Face (FTF) evaluation
• Discuss the energy requirements of gait and the effects of cardio-pulmonary function and musculoskeletal compromise on the energy requirements
• Review how to meet the physician attestation requirements with simple office tests, physical findings, imaging, and tests
Accreditation Statement:
The Montana Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of .5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Montana Osteopathic Medical Association Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MOMA Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Primary Care Face to Face Evaluation for CMS DME (1008.9 KB) | 5 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Patrick Galvas is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician practicing at Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Galvas received his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Fort Worth, Texas, followed by residency at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Galvas has served as Great Falls Regional Dean of the Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2012 and is a long-time member of the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association.
Dr. Galvas discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.