Medications

Gregory W. Dalack, MD
Professor, Immediate Past Chair
Department of Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology for Behavioral Health Care Managers

This webinar will review the major psychotropic medication classes, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, hypnotics, other antianxiety, stimulants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. Behavioral Health Care Managers will learn the indication, risks, and common side effects of each class and considerations for special populations.

Allison Olmsted, PharmD
Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan

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Bobby Dabicci, PharmD, BC-ADM
Corewell Health

Medication costs present a significant challenge in ambulatory care, often leading to non-adherence and poor health outcomes. This presentation will explore key cost-related barriers faced by patients, discuss systemic challenges within the healthcare landscape, and provide practical strategies to improve medication access.
 

Nada M. Farhat, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Clinical Lead
MICMT

Training Opportunity for Medical Assistants. 

Open to all medical assistants interested in gaining knowledge in medication reconciliation best practices.

This training will focus on medication reconciliation best practices, specifically for medical assistants. A description of workflows and the importance of medication safety in the ambulatory care setting will also be discussed. 

For those interested in a more comprehensive 2-day training, please view our Event Calendar for the latest opportunities:

View Future Opportunities for Optimizing Medication Reconciliation: Role of Care Team Members  - Two Day Training

• Describe medication reconciliation components and the significance of medication reconciliation
• Discuss the specific role of medical assistants with regard to medication reconciliation
• Review medication reconciliation best practices
• Identify red flags and high-risk medications that may impact patient safety
   

Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion, which will count towards the 8 hours of longitudinal education requirement. Continuing Education (CEs) Credits will not be offered for this training.
 

Marie Wendt (RN, MSN) – Great Lakes Physicians Organization; Theresa Gallagher (RN, BSN, CCM) – Riverview Medical Associates; Tiffany Turner (LMSW) – Infinity Consulting, PLLC

Christin Molnar, PharmD – Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan