Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Patients with Cardiac Conditions A. Meet Joan B. Heart Health in the United States C. The Challenge of Cost Effectiveness D. Review E. Summary Section 3: Overview of Cardiac Conditions and Treatment of Hypertension A. Hypertension B. Coronary Artery Disease C. Congestive Heart Failure D. Lifestyle Interventions E. Pharmacotherapy F. Review G. Summary Section 4: Creating an Action Plan A. Action Plans for Cardiac Conditions B. Parts of the Action Plan C. Patient-focused Action Plans D. Examples of Action Plans E. Review F. Summary Section 5: Self-Management of the Action Plan A. Self-Management Definition B. Educating Patients on Self-Management C. Adherence to the Action Plan D. Review E. Summary Section 6: Social Determinants of Health A. Review B. Summary Section 7: Nutrition Counseling A. Nutritional Counseling B. Review C. Summary Section 8: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributor C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations! F. Exam G. BrainSparks

Dr. Oestreich provides key strategic consulting on Medicaid issues including health information technology, decision support, program design, pharmacy practice, pharmacology, and care coordination policy development. A major interest is developing transparent integrated patient care management and coordination solutions into current practice. He has unique and comprehensive experience in all areas of pharmacy practice including public health clinics, community practice, institutional practice, public funded pharmacy programs, 340B discounted drug, and pharmacy benefit design. Dr. Oestreich has been engaged in teaching and accreditation of pharmaceutical education for many years including serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmaceutical education accreditation. Dr. Oestreich earned his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Missouri-KC, his Master of Public Administration from University of Missouri-Columbia, and his Doctor of Pharmacy from Kansas University. He served on the Missouri Board of Pharmacy for 5years, and as President for 2 of those years. Disclosure: George L. Oestreich, Pharm.D., MPA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Adam Roesner, BSN has been working with various quality measures optimization since 2013. His experience in program management in both clinical and performance measures allows a unique perspective on the challenge faced by healthcare systems today. Adam has presented trainings on HCAHPS programs for sales forces and executive leadership alike, and has managed various skin health and HCAHPS educational programs and bundles for acute, post-acute, and IDN facilities. Disclosure: Adam Roesner, BSN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.