Explore new frontiers in obesity treatment: A collaborative learning series for LHP members
By Albert Chaffin, MD
Medical Director, Legacy Health PartnersLHP is excited to announce an educational event that will highlight the latest advancements in obesity management. This clinical collaborative series will help healthcare professionals learn more about obesity as a chronic disease, especially in the time of new, groundbreaking medications. Mark your calendars for June 5 and join us for this pivotal learning opportunity. Note: While we have already reached our capacity for in-person attendees, you can still register below for the virtual option.
Event Overview:
Obesity treatment has entered a new era with the introduction of innovative drug therapies such as the popular GLP-1 and GIP agonists that promise to revolutionize care. Attendees will hear from three Legacy experts about these new treatments, providing insights into their mechanisms, benefits, and integration into patient care plans. They will also review the more established medications to treat obesity, offering a balanced perspective that respects past treatment options with the new ones.
Why Attend?
Event Details:
- Stay Updated: Learn about the latest drug treatments and ongoing research that are setting new standards in obesity care.
- Enhance Your Practice: Gain practical knowledge and tools to implement these new treatments effectively within your practice.
- Guide Your Patients: Learn how to guide your patients through treatment, including pharmacotherapy and surgical options.
- Build Connections: Collaborate and network with fellow LHP members who want to advance their expertise in obesity treatment.
We look forward to seeing you there and embarking together on this journey to better understand and combat obesity with innovative and thoughtful approaches. Let's redefine the treatment landscape and improve patient lives together.
- Date: Wednesday, June 5
- Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
- Location: Virtual access available. We have already reached capacity for in-person attendees!
- Cost: Free
- Registration: Save your seat today!
Quality Corner: 2023 performance results and LHP’s focus on improvement
Time to complete this year’s learning activities
Thank you for your commitment to our clinically integrated network. Each year, LHP offers two learning activities to help providers participate in our network and stay informed about resources and relevant topics as you continue your learning.
Clinical Integration Education – complete by September 30
- Provides valuable information and resources to help you enhance your knowledge and performance in our network.
- Illustrates how to work together in a coordinated network so we can improve the way we approach patient care and share quality improvement and cost saving ideas.
- Easy to access and takes only 8 minutes. You won’t need to enter a password. View at any time and place that is convenient for you: from your phone, tablet or computer. The slide visuals are supplemental, so you can even listen in the car or on a walk.
Pick one topic from the learning module section – complete by December 31
- Choose from a wide range of topics that suit your preferences and learning goals. Learn from subject matter experts who develop clinically relevant topics to enhance your skills, knowledge, and performance.
- No password required. All videos are easy to access. View at any time and place that is convenient for you: from your phone, tablet or computer. Most videos are between 15-30 minutes.
- New this year: CME credit is available for some topics where noted.
Specialty Spotlight: Orthopedics
Whether your patient needs total joint replacement or arthroscopic surgery, a spine fusion or fracture repair, our trusted Legacy Health Partners (LHP) orthopedic providers do it all. LHP has providers near you that share LHP’s goal of high-quality patient care. See our LHP Provider Directory for a list of all specialties.
Here are the orthopedic clinics in our LHP network:
- Advantage Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
- Eastside Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Legacy Medical Group – Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Oregon Spine Care
- Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center of Oregon
- Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery
- Regenerative Orthopedic Center
- Sports, Orthopaedic, and Regenerative Medicine Clinic of Oregon
- Sports Medicine Oregon
- Summit Orthopaedics
- The Portland Clinic - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Vancouver Clinic - Orthopedics
Pediatrics
- Randall Children’s Orthopedics at Emanuel
- Randall Children’s Orthopedics in Beaverton
- Randall Children’s Orthopedics at Salmon Creek
Announcements, deadlines, and reminders
- Practice administrators can complete their responses for membership requirements and practice-level citizenship measures in this year’s attestation form (also linked on your LHP dashboard) any time before September 30. You do not need to login separately to submit your responses and only questions that are relevant to you and your practice will display. If you have questions, please contact your outreach advisor.
- Phishing Alert: Phone calls and fax scams are on the increase. Last week, we shared details with LHP Administrators about someone who called Legacy multiple times and faxed fraudulent requests for signed orders of durable medical equipment (DME) and diagnostic testing.Please be aware of phishing strategies, remember to never provide patient information to a vendor without proper orders, and always give yourself time to review the request to make sure it’s valid.
- Submit kudos below if you have had a positive experience with another LHP member or want to recognize someone on your staff who goes the extra mile day-to-day. When praise and achievements are submitted, they will be featured in LHP communications for network recognition and celebration.
