We are pleased to announce the RI Lung Cancer Screening Roundtable will take place

virtually on May 14, 2025 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Registration will be open soon. 

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Program Description

Lung cancer is treatable, but few patients who need the available screening receive it and uptake of evidence-based clinical guidelines has been low. This educational session will provide process improvement strategies to improve clinical outcomes and comply with new HEDIS measure specifications from NCQA.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, oncologists, physician assistants, registered nurses, community health education specialists, social workers, respiratory therapists, tobacco treatment specialists, and other allied members of the healthcare team caring for patients at risk for lung cancer.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the barriers to completed lung cancer screening in Rhode Island

• Identify Evidence-based methods that facilitate lung cancer screening completion for eligible patients

• Describe work flows that improve access to pulmonology

• Interpret the use of lung rads 2022 codes for lung cancer screening CT reporting and recommendations

• Understand the importance of documenting smoking history properly and encouraging smoking cessation regularly

• Explain the impact that smoking cessation can have on cancer incidence and mortality.

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