Lung X-Ray
Virtual

Multi-disciplinary experts provide practical information on lung cancer screening and pragmatic considerations for developing lung cancer screening programs, from screening to treatment. This program also highlights current lung cancer disparities in California, discusses how our current health system structure challenges equitable screening, and strategizes on how we might improve equitable access to quality lung cancer screening. This program is accessible for on-demand learning.

The target audience is primary care providers and teams, radiologists, nurse navigators, health system administrators, and other specialists (pulmonology, IR, oncology, thoracic surgery) who want to learn about lung cancer screening and screening programs. This event considers the diversity of health systems with broad representation from speakers and panelists.

The on-demand course* includes 5 modules broken down by topics for ease of viewing.

*This is an on-demand activity with no specific time or location designated for participation. The learners determine whether and when to complete the activity. The content can be assessed at any point during the lifespan of the activity and there is no specific time designated for participation.

Release Date: 02/10/2025
Termination Date: 02/09/2026

Module 1: Intro to Lung Cancer Screening & Disparities in Lung Cancer Risk Factors, Screening & Care

  • Intro & Lung Cancer Screening Basics
  • Disparities in Lung Cancer Risk Factors, Screening & Care in 2024

Module 2: Is Your System Ready? Part 1: Big-Picture Lung Cancer Screening Program Considerations

  • Intro to Models of Care
  • Screening Models: Necessary Leadership & Human Resources
  • Panel Discussion: Cancer Screening Lessons from Different Healthcare Organizations
  • Coordinated Multi-Disciplinary Pathways from Screening-to-Diagnosis-to-Treatment
  • Panel Discussion: Real-World Experiences with Coordinating Multidisciplinary Cancer Diagnosis + Treatment

Module 3: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer Screening in 2024 (Primary Care & Radiology Provider-Focused)

  • Efficient & Effective Tobacco Assessment + Counseling
  • Pragmatic Lung Cancer Screening for PCPs
  • Radiology’s Integral Role in Lung Cancer Screening & Using LungRads

Module 4: Is Your System Ready? Part 2: Program Logistics, Implementation & Cost

  • Sample Lung Cancer Screening Workflows
  • Data Capture for Lung Cancer Screening & Your EHR
  • Reducing Manual Work & Leveraging Software/Technology in Screening
  • Lung Cancer Screening Program Needs Assessment & Budgetary Impact

Module 5: Policy Gaps, Broader Cancer Context & Looking to the Future

  • Payer-Provider Collaboration to Improve Lung Cancer Screening Rates
  • Policy Gaps & Broader Context
  • Looking to the Future in Lung Cancer


Registration

Course Fee: Free

To participate in the activity and obtain Continuing Education (CE) credits, learners should

  1. Register for the Course: Click on the "Register" tab or follow https://ucla.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=7477&IsExhibitor=false.
  2. Access Activity Materials: After completing your registration, view the materials under the "Content" tab.
  3. Complete the attestation and course evaluation: After engaging with the content, please complete the attestation and course evaluation form.

Your certificate will be available immediately for print or download upon completion.


Target Audience

Specialties - Diagnostic Radiology, Family Medicine, Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management, Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management*, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, Radiology

Professions - Administrator, Advanced Practice Nurse, Fellow/Resident, Nurse, Physician, Physician Assistant

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Describe updated lung cancer screening criteria
  2. Describe the burden of lung cancer in California and its inequities
  3. Discuss a balanced description of the risks and benefits of screening
  4. List 3 risk factors for lung cancer
  5. Name the LungRADS category that requires specialist referral
  6. Describe insurance coverage and various documentation requirements for lung cancer screening
  7. Utilize LungRADS to classify a lung nodule on low-dose CT
  8. Discuss how to estimate the screen-eligible number in your health system and the budgetary impact of a screening program
  9. Describe the components of a lung cancer screening program and necessary human resources
  10. Describe how the heterogeneity of health systems and their available resources may impact cancer screening program design
  11. Describe system-level barriers and facilitators to coordinated multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment pathways
  12. List at least two strategies for harnessing technology to reduce manual labor/inputs in lung cancer screening
  13. Identify at least one policy option to improve equitable lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and/or treatment access


Accreditation

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.