Education & Training WebinarsAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | CommercialFebruary 21, 2025

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Join our on‑demand webinar on improving antibiotic use in the outpatient setting, led by Dr. Emily McDonald, MD, MPH, and Guillermo Sanchez, PA‑C, MPH, MSHS, from the CDC’s Office of Antibiotic Stewardship.

The webinar highlights key strategies such as proper diagnosis, adherence to clinical guidelines, and educational interventions. It will also address common misconceptions regarding patient satisfaction and prescribing practices. Additionally, the session will discuss tools and resources, such as HEDIS® quality measures and communication training, available to help clinicians improve their antibiotic stewardship practices.

HEDIS® is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Program objectives:

  • Review the epidemiology of outpatient antibiotic use in the U.S.
  • Identify high‑priority conditions where antibiotic prescribing can be improved.
  • Describe evidence‑based interventions that can improve antibiotic use.
  • Address common myths related to antibiotic use.

Visit: Improving Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Infections (This link works best with the Chrome browser.)

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PUBLICATIONS: March 2025 Provider Newsletter