Clearing the Air on Modern Pneumococcal Vaccination Strategies: Improving Population Outcomes and Simplifying Complex Recommendations in Managed Care

Clearing the Air on Modern Pneumococcal Vaccination Strategies: Improving Population Outcomes and Simplifying Complex Recommendations in Managed Care is organized by Med Learning Group.,Release Date: May 10, 2022,Expiration Date: May 10, 2023,Program Overview::,Pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of pneumonia-related deaths and poses an important global public health concern. There are several vaccines available for the prevention of this disease, but their implementation in the clinic is challenged by complex recommendations of their administration for various patient populations and by complicated guidelines for appropriate spacing and sequencing of vaccine schedules. Managed Care Specialists need to understand the nuances of pneumococcal vaccines to guide physicians on their appropriate use to reduce infections and improve clinical outcomes, particularly for at-risk patients. This educational activity will explore the impact of pneumococcal disease, pathophysiology of the disease, guidelines recommendations, and strategies for managing vaccine hesitancy. In addition to a didactic presentation, the program features animations and case discussions to highlight the different aspects of this disease.,Learning Objectives:,Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:,• Summarize risk factors involved in pneumococcal vaccination decisions and consider the relevance of specific subtypes from a managed care perspective.,• Appreciate clinical data with novel pneumococcal conjugate vaccines and contextualize treatment options with current guidelines.,• Assess best practices for implementation of pneumococcal vaccination schedules to improve health outcomes for members of health plans.