2025 Healthcare in a Civil Society: Who Will Care for Us? Quality, Access and Ethical Integrity in the Future of Primary Care

Fort Worth, TX US
February 15, 2025

In an era of rapid transformation in healthcare we must ask who will be caring for us 10 years from now?  What will the future of primary care look like?  Will it be high quality?  Will it be accessible to vulnerable populations?  Will it be provided with ethical integrity?

Healthcare in a Civil Society 2025 will address the pressing issues facing the healthcare system, especially in the delivery of primary care.  This engaging event features an internationally recognized content expert and an expert panel as we seek to explore the evolving landscape of primary care and discuss strategies for ensuring that the system remains both effective and equitable.

This symposium will examine the important elements of a healthcare system – quality of care, access to services, and ethical integrity – through a keynote presentation and panel discussion.  To do this we will explore the future of the primary care workforce, the barriers to providing equitable access to healthcare services and innovations that can help to alleviate the workforce problem and bridge the gaps in care.  Key topics will include the impact of technological advancements on care delivery, the importance of maintaining high standards amidst increasing demand, and the ethical consideration of balancing patient needs with resource constraints.

Participants will gain insights into innovative models of care that are reshaping the primary care environment, such as patient-centered medical homes and integrated care systems. Discussions will also focus on strategies to improve access for underserved populations and ensure that all patients receive equitable, high-quality care.

The event aims to foster a collaborative dialogue among healthcare providers, policymakers, and community leaders to develop actionable solutions and forward-thinking policies. By addressing these critical issues, "Who Will Care for Us?" aspires to pave the way for a more resilient and ethically sound primary care system that is prepared to meet the needs of future generations.

Registration cost is $25
Registration cost with CE credit is $40
Registration cost for full/part time students is $10 (ID will be required at check-in)

Target Audience

This program is open to all healthcare professionals who work in primary care, healthcare institutions and academia.  Full-time and part-time students are welcome and will receive a discounted rate.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Summarize the evolution of primary care delivery and the trajectory in which it is headed;
  • Discuss who the primary care providers of the future will be and how primary care will be delivered;
  • Explain the barriers patients experience in accessing primary care, particularly for underserved populations, and how that may change in the future;
  • Evaluate the role of technology to enhance access and quality in primary care and the impact it will have on primary care delivery;
  • Examine the ethical frameworks that guide decision-making in primary care settings, focusing on patient-centered care;
  • Discuss the importance of teamwork among healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive primary care; and
  • Describe potential future challenges in primary care delivery and brainstorm strategies to ensure ethical integrity and quality care for all patients
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 ANCC
  • 4.00 AOA Category 2-A
  • 4.00 ASWB Credit
  • 4.00 Certified Public Health (CPH)
  • 4.00 Ethics
  • 4.00 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • 4.00 HSC Participation
Course opens: 
11/25/2024
Course expires: 
03/15/2025
Event starts: 
02/15/2025 - 8:30am CST
Event ends: 
02/15/2025 - 1:00pm CST
Cost:
$40.00
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TCU Burnett School of Medicine
1651 Rosedale Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104
United States
TCU Burnett School of Medicine
Course Director(s)

Stuart Pickell, MD, MDiv

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team. 

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. 

American Osteopathic Association

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians. 

National Board of Public Health Examiners

This activity is approved for 4.00 credit(s) accepted by the National Board of Public Health Examiners' Certified Public Health (CPH) recertification program.

Texas Administrative Code

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity meets the requirements for continuing education for Texas-licensed Professional Counselors and Texas-licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. 

Designations

Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 4 hours of AOA Category 1B/2B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity. 

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Certified Public Health Professionals

This activity provides 4.00 contact hours.

Social Workers

Social Workers completing this course receive 4.00 contact hour of continuing education credits. 

Licensed Professional Counselors

This activity provides 4.00 contact hours.

Certificate of Attendance

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 4.00 hour of participation.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 ANCC
  • 4.00 AOA Category 2-A
  • 4.00 ASWB Credit
  • 4.00 Certified Public Health (CPH)
  • 4.00 Ethics
  • 4.00 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • 4.00 HSC Participation

Price

Cost:
$40.00
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Requests for refunds must be received in writing by February 3, 2025, to receive a full refund less a $10 admin fee.  Refund requests must be received in writing by HSC, register@unthsc.edu.  No refunds will be issued after February 3, 2025, except for documented medical emergencies. No shows are not eligible for refunds.