Address the challenges of identifying at-risk patients, recognize key indicators of substance use disorders, and explore effective management strategies for chronic pain patients with SUDs in today's healthcare system.

This activity partially meets the requirements of the MATE Act and
TMB Rule §161.35 Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids

1.0 CME credits.

$0 TPS Member / $100 Non-TPS Members

Objectives:

1. Explore the challenges providers face in identifying at-risk patients within the structure of our current healthcare model
2. Identify warning signs/indicators of possible substance use disorders (SUD)
3. Discuss ways to manage chronic pain patients with SUDs

CME Credits:

The Texas Pain Society is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Pain Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course has been designated by the Texas Pain Society for 1.0 credits of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

This online activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.

Accredited CE activities meet the SAMHSA/DEA and can be used to fulfill the MATE act requirement. This activity partially meets the requirements of the MATE Act. 

This activity meets 1.0 credit hours of the TMB Rule §161.35 CME requirement for Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids.

Target Audience:

Texas physicians,  advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants. 

Disclosures to the Learner:

1. Notice of requirements for successful completion of continuing education activity:

-Register for the course.

-View the video in its entirety.

-Complete the evaluation.

-Complete the assessment.

2. The Texas Pain Society's web-based course has received no commercial support. 

3. Disclosure of financial relationships:

The speakers and/or committee members below have disclosed the following financial relationships:

• • Michael Sprintz,DO, DFASAM-CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/ Presenter/ Author| Moderator| Education Committee- Consultant 1) Spark Biomedical 2) Patch Technologies ;Stock/shareholder 1) Cellarian, Inc 2) Bridge Therapeutics 3) Spark Biomedical;commercial interest Cellarian, Inc. ;Board of Directors or other Leadership Role 1) Cellarian, Inc. 2) Spark Biomedical 3)Patch Technologies

• •  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
  • All other speakers and planners have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

4. Non-endorsement Statement:

Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Pain Society or the Texas Medical Association.

5. Off-Label Use:

There is no discussion of off-label use in this presentation.

Release Date and Expiration Date:

Recorded: January 3, 2025
Released:  March 7, 2025
Expires:    January 3, 2028

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