Objectives:

• Reduce stigma of persons who use drugs and/or persons living with hepatitis among healthcare providers

• Increase provider awareness of harm reduction and complimentary services for persons who use drugs

• Foster trust in healthcare services among people living with HCV and/or people who use drugs

• Reduce Morbidity and Mortality

• Free 1 hr of CME credit availabe

What is Project ECHO?

• A model that uses technology to leverage scarce resources

• Share best practices to reduce disparities

• Apply case-based learning to master complexity

• Evaluate and monitor outcomes

CME credits will be available for all participants.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Louisiana Department of Health. The Ochsner Clinic Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for providers.

Designation

The Ochsner Clinic Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Providers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.