Contemporary Pneumococcal Disease Prevention: Combining the Latest Vaccine Developments With Evidence-Based Optimization Strategies

Join us for MEDX Primary Care Conference: Best Practices in Action (virtual)! 

Please Note: When you register for any session, you’re automatically registered for the full MEDx Primary Care Conference Day. You can attend as many—or as few—sessions as you like, based on your interests and schedule. You’ll receive reminder emails and notifications for the entire conference day.  Please see full agenda for the conference below.

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Goal Statement
The goal of this activity is to improve the knowledge, competence, and performance of physician, nurse practitioner, and physician associate learners practicing in primary care to optimize patient care.

Target Audience
This program is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates treating patients in the primary care setting.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply recent clinical evidence and guidelines to primary care practice

• Implement the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for common conditions encountered in primary care

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care and optimize outcomes

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Agenda:

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Opening Remarks by Moderator Tracey M. Piparo, PA-C, CAQ-PMHC, DFAAPA

9:05 AM – 10:05 AM Back to Basics: Equipping Patients With Practical Lifestyle Changes to Improve Long-term Weight Loss Outcomes – Presented by TBD

• Learn best practices in obesity management based on current data and guidelines, including how to implement novel therapies and lifestyle changes that achieve sustained weight loss with minimized change in body composition.  

5-minute break

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Non-CME Educational Session, Managed by Clinical Care Solutions, a CEA Company

5-minute break

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Defying Gravity: Championing Vaccination in a Time of Skepticism and Misinformation –Presented by TBD

• This interactive program uses real-world cases, evidence-based strategies, and practical communication tools to help healthcare professionals address vaccine hesitancy, counter misinformation, and improve adult vaccination uptake. Gain actionable skills to build patient trust, optimize clinical encounters, and apply current guideline-based recommendations to protect public health.                      

5-minute break

12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Non-CME Educational Session, Managed by Clinical Care Solutions, a CEA Company

5-minute break

1:25 PM - 2:25 PM Contemporary Pneumococcal Disease Prevention: Combining the Latest Vaccine Developments With Evidence-Based Optimization Strategies – Presented by Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA

• Gain up-to-date insights on pneumococcal disease prevention, highlighting the newest vaccine developments and evolving ACIP guidance. Using case-based discussions and practical, evidence-based approaches, the session equips learners to navigate complex vaccination histories, counter misinformation, and implement strategies that boost uptake—ultimately helping to reduce the incidence and impact of serious pneumococcal infections.

5-minute break

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Non-CME Educational Session, Managed by Clinical Care Solutions, a CEA Company

5-minute break

3:35 PM - 4:35 PM Cognitive Compass: Proactive Pathways to Assessing Brain Health – Presented by Emily D. Clark, DO; Susan Scanland, MSN, CRNP, GNP-BC, CDP; and Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

• Learn about the latest evidence for preservation of brain health and application of strategies for patient-centered communication. Expert faculty will discuss how they approach this topic in clinical practice, in an interactive session tailored toward primary care.

4:35 PM - 4:40 PM Closing Remarks by Moderator Tracey M. Piparo, PA-C, CAQ-PMHC, DFAAPA