Summary:

Dr. Baechler kicked off the conference by providing an overview of the state of health in Minnesota as it relates to access to care challenges, where the opportunities for improvement lie, and how physicians can partner with the Minnesota Department of Health to preserve access to care for all Minnesotans.

Disclosure Statements:

Dr. Jordan Baechler has reported that she has no actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this activity. The MMA staff and other planning committee members who were involved in the development and implementation of this activity have no actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this activity. No commercial support was received for the development or implementation of this activity.

Receiving Credit:

To receive CME credit for this activity, complete and submit the online evaluation form. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, you will be emailed a certificate of completion. You may contact the accredited provider with questions regarding this program at cme@mnmed.org. Participants must complete all necessary activity components by the above ‘valid through’ date to be eligible to claim CME credit.

Accreditation and Credit Statements:

The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.