OVERVIEW

This is the COA Annual Meeting/QME Course we all have been waiting for – Live and In-Person! We can’t wait to share it with you. We are delighted to have a full agenda of insightful speakers and topics to meet your educational and practice needs. In addition to obtaining your CME hours, you will also be able to interact with your colleagues and friends from around California. Monterey is known as the world’s greatest meeting of land, sea and sky. The Portola Hotel will put you within steps of stunning scenery and the most popular Monterey attractions, including Old Fisherman’s Wharf, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Cannery Row. As well as only a short drive away to Carmel-by-the-Sea 17-Mile Drive. Don’t miss out on the education, the location, and networking with your ortho colleagues

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program has been designed for the general orthopaedic surgeon to instruct them in the latest research and best practices in: Total Joints, Radiation Safety, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and Spine. The QME course will update physicians on new case laws that QMEs/AMEs need to address in their evaluations and other ways to improve the rateability of your reports. Orthopaedic Practice Managers/Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners are also encouraged to attend.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Be able to implement new advancements in Total Joints, Radiation Safety, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and Spine.
• Understanding Managament Services Organizations (MSOs) and their pros and cons.
• Federal and State Legislative Update affecting Orthopaedic surgeons and their patients.
• Understand how to conduct telehealth MSK evaluations.
• Help orthopaedic surgeons understand new orthopaedic technology.

ACCREDITATION

The California Orthopaedic Association is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The California Orthopaedic Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The California Orthopaedic Association takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

10 of these credits also qualify for CME in radiology. 4 of the 10 credits qualify for fluoroscopy certification required by California state law and the Radiologic Health Branch.

For more information please visit the official event page.