Schedule

How do you inspire individual team members to become great teammates? What if your teams were not only driven to achieve goals with each other but FOR each other? The world’s most successful teams have one thing in common: Human Synergy, which Robyn describes as “the magic that allows groups of ordinary people to accomplish...

Join us for an overview of valuable information regarding current legal issues facing physicians and other healthcare providers.  Experienced defense attorneys, Sid Smith, Esq and Neel Natarajan, Esq will present topics important to the practice of medicine and discuss strategies to manage both ongoing and newly identified risks faced by providers in this evolving healthcare...

Oklahoma is geographically located to be a hub for human trafficking. Unfortunately, most Oklahomans are oblivious to this tragic evil happening almost before our very eyes. Join members of No Boundaries International to learn about the nature of human trafficking and how it may present in the physician’s practice, the Emergency Department or Labor and...

Join us for a discussion panel with colleagues who each have a unique perspective on pathways to recovery and solutions to challenges confronting rural health care providers and the communities they serve.  Workforce retention and recruitment, navigating Medicare Advantage Plans, EHRs, reimbursement, and Behavioral Health are potentially the “loose rocks or crevasses” that become hazards...

In this lecture, we dive into the transformative power of Direct Primary Care (DPC) and its role in revitalizing patient care. The session is structured around three key areas: the foundation of business practice, the psychology of care, and the overall enhancement of patient-centered care. Discover how Direct Primary Care is redefining the healthcare experience...

Join us for an overview of valuable information regarding current legal issues facing physicians and other healthcare providers.  Experienced defense attorneys, Sid Smith, Esq and Neel Natarajan, Esq will present topics important to the practice of medicine and discuss strategies to manage both ongoing and newly identified risks faced by providers in this evolving healthcare...

This presentation focuses on the critical integration of mental health screening and follow-up within primary care settings. Attendees will delve into the practical aspects of implementing comprehensive mental health and substance misuse screening, examining the facilitators that enable successful integration and the barriers that may impede it. We will highlight various models of Screening, Brief...

Stressors in healthcare have created significant workforce shortages, burnout and disengagement impacting staff retention and patient outcomes. This program explains the business case for implementing strategies to address staff shortages and poor engagement to improve retention and patient outcomes.

Cervical cancer is a preventable disease and the availability of vaccines and reliable screening tests should ensure that patients do not unnecessarily die from HPV related cancers. With the prophylactic vaccination (administered at age 9-45 years) and cervical cytology and HPV testing to detect disease, we should be seeing a decrease in the number of...

2024 has been the year of Vendor Data Breaches. This presentation provides an overview of high-profile cyber incidents experienced by third-parties (e.g., Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital [Jan 2024]; Change Healthcare [Feb 2024]; and Integris Health [Nov 2023]) that resulted in an indirect impact to Healthcare providers (and their patients) in 2024. Followed...

Join Dr. Bray as she provides the most recent recommendations for adult vaccinations, highlighting the importance of immunizations for those adults suffering from chronic medical conditions. Discussion will include an overview of current vaccination rates along with patient engagement strategies to increase participation. A question/answer session will be available at the end of the presentation...

Extrapolated from the book Immigrant Physicians: Their Contributions and Influence on American Medical History, this is a captivating exploration of the profound impact immigrant physicians have had on the evolution of the American Medicine. It is a historical journey, tracing the paths of extraordinary individuals who left their native lands to contribute to the American...

This session is designed specifically for primary care providers to enhance their understanding and management of female urinary incontinence. This CME talk will empower primary care providers with the knowledge and tools needed to improve the care of the patients experiencing urinary incontinence.

Technology in healthcare continues to evolve faster than our ability to adapt.  By understanding the limitations of technology, we can improve patient safety, outcomes and expectations.  Technology is a mixed blessing because while it can bring many improvements to care, it also can increase risk.  There is a steep learning curve associated with any new...

The 2024 OAFP legislative session will be an overview of the Oklahoma legislative session and what it meant for Family Medicine. It will discuss vaccine bills, changes to Oklahoma Medicaid and other pertinent issues. Attendees will learn of issues we may face in the 2024 legislative session and be able to ask questions of OAFP...

The current healthcare work environment for physicians encompasses significant staffing shortages.  At the same time, we are encountering higher and higher demands for care from patients of unprecedented levels of acuity. The ability of physicians to respond to these pressures and dangers of the pandemic and now the post-pandemic period has been impressive. Yet, many of...

This presentation will provide an overview of disclosure and apology principles using cases and real-world examples. Audience members will learn how to run to a problem and stay connected with consumers, even after crippling injuries or deaths potentially caused by medical errors. The presentation will show attendees how to implement disclosure principles in their practices...

Nutrient Stimulated Hormones (NuSHs) is the preferred term for anti-obesity injectable medications. The purpose of this lecture is to review NuSHs currently on the market and their mechanisms, including non-GLP1 medications like Setmelanotide, as well as future treatments options on the horizon. Research from those of Dr. Acosta and his team have shown not every...

This breakout session introduces AI uses in an actual practice environment. A short introduction of AI concepts is followed by real time demonstrations as used by a physician in practice. The audience is encouraged to participate by submitting questions for real time entries and responses to large language model outputs which are pervasive in AI,...

For over three decades, the healthcare industry has grappled with the challenge of standardizing physician reimbursement and adopting competitive payer models to cut costs. The prevailing solution, emphasizing lean practices for healthcare providers, seeks to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. However, an alternative model offers a contrasting perspective that challenges the traditional notion of lean...

Childhood and adolescence are critical time periods for growth and development.  Given the current physical and mental health concerns affecting our youth, it is critical to identify and implement key dietary and/or behavioral strategies that promote health and well-being.  The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) emphasize the need to “make every bite count” with...

Many individuals who follow contemporary research and development in artificial intelligence applications are predicting that these applications will enable, over the next few decades, the greatest cultural and socioeconomic upheavals in the history of humankind. While some commentators are deeply anxious over these projections, others are markedly optimistic and claim that artificial intelligence may bring...

By attending the activity learners will understand the need to address the impact of toxic stress by creating awareness about the underlying causes, how it impacts children’s physiology, brain development, and future health outcomes. Learners will also be able to formulate a plan to help mitigate the impact of toxic stress on children by focusing...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remain significant health challenges, affecting millions of adults in the United States. Despite progress in treatment strategies, many patients still face risks of disease progression and cardiovascular complications. This course will explore the latest advancements in managing CKD and DKD, including the integration of new therapies...

Discover the importance of understanding the variety of contracts and agreements available to you as you begin your career. Understand that the contract governs how your money, compensation and time will work with your new job. Knowing the important clauses to review and the right questions to ask will empower you to ensure you start...

As their name suggests, artificial intelligence technologies that run “large language models” require enormous amounts of data in order for the model to eventually perform its diagnostic, prognostic, or generative function. Typically, the model “learns” to identify patterns from the data on which it is trained and then uses that pattern recognition information to fashion...

This interactive session is for formal and informal leaders within the healthcare setting.  In it, we will explore the evidence-based practices within a strengths-based, appreciative coaching approach to facilitating change.  Grounded in the science of wellBEING and the principles of positive psychology, this session will provide mindsets and practices that can be adopted to increase...

The human brain continues developing through age 25.   Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood may affect this development and can lead to impaired learning and memory by impacting how the brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these functions.  Studies exploring the long-term effects of adolescent cannabis use on cognition, brain structure, and...

Accelerating Growth: Everywhere is designed to be both inspiring and practical. Participants will be encouraged to think about the power intrinsically found in the investment and encouragement of others. As well, there will be time to reflect on those who may have invested in their own careers. In turn, participants will consider those in their...

NASA engineer Jose Hernandez wanted to fly in space ever since he heard that the first Hispanic-American had been chosen to travel into space. “I was hoeing a row of sugar beets in a field near Stockton, Calif., and I heard on my transistor radio that Franklin Chang-Diaz had been selected for the Astronaut Corps,”...

Join us for the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians Resident Quiz Bowl, an engaging and educational competition where residents will showcase their knowledge and skills by answering questions from the Family Medicine Board examination. This event is designed to challenge participants and attendees alike, ensuring everyone stays current with the latest information and practices in...