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The Disappearing Data Dilemma – What CME Professionals Need to Know 🚨 What would you do if the evidence you rely on for CME writing vanished overnight? Critical CDC and NIH data—including HIV tracking resources, youth mental health statistics, and gender-related health information—are disappearing right now. For CME professionals, this is a major red flag. 🧐 Without reliable public health data, how can we ensure our education content remains evidence-based and credible? In this episode of Write Medicine, we dive into: ✅ The risks posed by data suppression to CME and healthcare education ✅ How to source alternative, credible data for your writing ✅ Proactive strategies to safeguard evidence-based CME content 📢 Don’t let disappearing data derail your work. Listen now and learn how to stay ahead. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gs-9Vxyf #CME #EvidenceBasedMedicine #MedicalWriting

Over the years, private equity firms have acquired several major CME providers. But what does this mean for: * Educational quality? * Content independence? * Your role as a CME professional? In this week's Write Medicine podcast, we explore the implications of private equity in CME and how to maintain educational excellence in a changing financial landscape. Learn how to thrive amid industry consolidation while staying true to your educational mission. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gY--Nikh #CME #PrivateEquity #MedicalEducation #Healthcare

Did you know that in the 1960s, CME was primarily funded by universities and medical schools? Fast forward to today: We're looking at a multi-billion industry with complex funding streams, private equity involvement, and new challenges for CME professionals. In the latest Write Medicine podcast episode, we unpack this transformation and what it means for: * Content quality * Educational independence * Program sustainability Join me for a deepish dive into the economics of CME and learn how to navigate this evolving landscape. 🎧 New episode out now! https://lnkd.in/gY--Nikh #CME #MedEd #HealthcareEducation #ContinuingEducation

A Write Medicine listener recently asked me for my favorite podcast episodes. Like a good parent, I don't have favorites.😀 But like Reba in her eponymous sitcom, I do have some favorites I re-listen to for inspiration. 🎧 EP139 with Stephanie Preuss of Springer Nature on AI 🎧 EP137 with broadcaster Emma Clarke on voice 🎧 EP124 with Kristen Dascoli on NAs 🎧 EP116 with Alana Brody, MBA, CHCP, FACEHP/David Setiadi on personalized learning What are your favorite Write Medicine episodes? #CMEPodcasts #Inspiration

🎨 Can Vermeer make someone a better diagnostician? The surprising answer is yes! The latest Write Medicine episode reveals how art history methods are transforming clinical observation skills. Dr. Siobhan Conaty shares a powerful technique called "close looking" that's helping healthcare professionals: - Enhance pattern recognition - Develop deeper cultural sensitivity - Improve diagnostic accuracy Plus: Learn the three questions that can revolutionize how clinicians approach patient assessment. 🎧 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/gGH4QU_m #MedicalEducation #CME #ClinicalSkills #HealthcareProfessionals #Innovation

🤖 "AI isn't just generating information faster—it's potentially amplifying healthcare inequities." Fascinating insight from Dr. Immani Shephard at #ACEhp2024 on how AI bias affects clinical decisions. Did you know the GFR algorithm's racial adjustment led to delayed kidney transplants? In the latest Write Medicine episode, we unpack: - Why AI literacy is crucial for healthcare educators - How to spot bias in medical algorithms - Practical tools for teaching critical AI assessment 🎧 Listen now to ensure your CME programs promote equitable healthcare outcomes: https://lnkd.in/gGH4QU_m #MedEd #AIinHealthcare #CME #HealthcareEquity #ContinuingEducation

Dr. Damon Centola's groundbreaking research shows that change doesn't start with influencers at the center—it spreads from the periphery through "wide bridges." Just published on Write Medicine: * Why expert speakers might not be your best strategy * How "complex contagion" transforms clinical practice * The power of peer networks in continuing education for health professionals Real example: A recent PNAS study shows networked physician groups made significantly fewer diagnostic errors than those working alone. 🎧 Get the full story on the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gGH4QU_m #HealthcareEducation #CME #ContinuingEducation

📢 Attention CME writers and independent professionals: The CME landscape is transforming faster than ever. Private equity, shifting budgets, and new delivery models are changing the game. In this Write Medicine episode, I share: • Why being "just a writer" isn't enough • How to position yourself as a strategic partner • Practical steps to future-proof your CME business Ready to evolve from service provider to trusted advisor? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/geW7-AFU #FreelanceWriting #CME #MedicalWriting #BusinessGrowth

🚨 PREVIEW ALERT 🚨 Get a sneak peek at one of the most anticipated sessions at the upcoming Alliance For Continuing Education in the Health Professions conference in Orlando! On Write Medicine, Ginny Jacobs unpacks the four major shifts disrupting CME and previews her January session on necessary disruption in continuing education. Don't miss this chance to prepare for both the future of CME and this crucial conference session. Listen now: https://bit.ly/DontBeKodak #CME #MedEd #HealthcareEducation"

"Pre/post assessments alone aren't sustainable." This stark reality from this Write Medicine episode highlights a critical challenge in CME. But what's the alternative? Ginny Jacobs reveals how leading organizations are: • Leveraging real-world data • Creating scalable assessment strategies • Aligning with organizational priorities Transform your approach to CME measurement. Listen now: #CME #MedEd #HealthcareEducation"