Pharmacy News and Views: Medicare Updates & Disaster Preparedness - Live Webinar on January 29, 2025 7PM EST
Learn updates on Medicare Part D, Social Security benefits, and disaster preparedness. This course equips healthcare providers with insights to support patients and plan for emergencies effectively.
About this webinar
Join us for an enlightening session of Pharmacy News and Views, hosted by Pete Kreckel, RPh. This session is dedicated to discussing crucial updates and insights into Medicare Part D, including the latest changes, the introduction of new plans, and an overview of the costs and general eligibility criteria associated with these plans. Pete will also delve into the nuances of Social Security benefits, including adjustments based on age and the implications of work-related income limits.
Additionally, the session will address Natural Disasters Preparedness, focusing on practical strategies for individuals and healthcare providers. This includes how to effectively prepare for natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. Key topics will cover the organization of essential documents, financial preparedness, and maintaining vital contact information to ensure you and your patients are well-prepared in any emergency.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize how the latest updates on COVID-19 may impact pharmacy practice.
Describe the clinical presentation, management, and prevention of seasonal or trending diseases
Review the approved indication, common adverse effects, and drug interactions for new drugs used to treat common disease states
Identify important drug alerts by the FDA and implications for patient care
Instructors
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.