OVERVIEW

Exploring Access to Care for Marginalized Communities is organized by American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

Release Date:   May 1, 2024
Expiration Date:  April 30, 2027

Description:
The purpose of this course is to address this gap in care by providing content for health professionals across diverse backgrounds to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the barriers that far too many with infertility face in accessing care. The course brings awareness of this gap through interactive learning and provides practical, real-world tools and skills that can be applied to improve patient access to reproductive healthcare and to help bridge the wide gaps in access that exist in many communities today.

Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the barriers and gaps in access to reproductive healthcare facing individuals with infertility.
  • Identify practical real-world tools and skills that can be applied to improving access to care.
  • Apply leadership practices including networking, collaborating, and strategizing with other healthcare professionals to improve access to care for patients and communities.

Course Outline
Module 1: The Impact of Infertility

o   Introduction

o   Lesson 1:  Infertility in the US

o   Lesson 2:  Global Infertility

o   Conclusion

Module 2:  Sociodemographic Barriers & Strategies for Improving Access

o   Introduction

o   Lesson 1:  Barriers to Care involving Race & Ethnicity

o   Lesson 2:  Challenges facing our LGBTQ+ Patients

o   Lesson 3:  Challenges facing our Male Patients

o   Lesson 4:  Challenges facing our Immigrant Communities

o   Conclusion

Module 3:  Socioeconomic Barriers & Strategies for Improving Access

o   Introduction

o   Lesson 1:  Cost & Affordability Comparisons – US & Global

o   Lesson 2:  Insurance Coverage Considerations

o   Lesson 3:  Advancement of New Technologies

o   Conclusion

Module 4:  Advocacy & Patient Support for Healthcare Professionals

o   Introduction

o   Lesson 1:  Patient Support for Healthcare Professionals

o   Lesson 2:  Advocacy:  Local, State, Federal

o   Conclusion

Credits

Credit Designation Statement:
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statements:
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. This Activity will offer 3.75 continuing education credits. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 3.75 Continuing Education (CE)
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingUrologistsHealthcare ProfessionalsNurses

    SPECIALITIES

    Healthcare ManagementUrology

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