The COPD Foundation is proud to host the first annual COPD7USA Conference on December 3rd and 4th in Crystal City, VA. COPD7USA is a
networking event modeled after the COPD7
Conference held last summer in the U.K. This
exciting event will bring world-leading researchers
and healthcare providers together to discuss
COPD research, challenges in treatment, best
practices for proper diagnosis, and management
of the disease in an effort to characterize
phenotypes and address comorbidities.
In conjunction with COPD7USA, the U.S.
COPD Coalition will be hosting the Second
National COPD Conference on December
2nd and 3rd, also in Crystal City, VA. This
conference will bring together individuals with
COPD, healthcare professionals, government
agencies, and advocacy organizations, assess new
opportunities, reflect upon past successes, and
plan a path forward.
So why should YOU be involved in the
COPD Conferences this year? These dual events
have something to offer to all aspects of the
community:
Patients can:
- Meet with other individuals with COPD to
share stories, discuss gaps in care, swap tips,
and partake in the building and growth of the
COPD community.
- Help shape the plan that will drive COPD policy,
advocacy, and care for the upcoming years.
- Learn more about COPD, new treatments,
oxygen therapy, CT scanning, and managing
co-morbidities.
- Connect with local patient advocacy and
support groups to broaden their network
Healthcare providers can:
- Meet with other professionals to discuss
research, treatment, and care.
- Keep abreast the latest research
with world-renowned experts.
- Receive 15.5 CME credits
- Be a part of the conversation that will identify
gaps in care, new treatment options, and care
delivery systems.
- Discuss COPD care with government agencies,
other members of the healthcare provider
team, patients, and managed care professionals
Managed care professionals will be able to:
- Meet with representatives of the COPD
community, including patients, healthcare
providers, government agencies, and other
managed care representatives.
- Broaden their understanding of COPD
care and researching with perspective
presentations from clinicians, Capitol Hill
staffers, pharma, CMS, and academics.
Industry members have the opportunity to:
- Access members of the COPD community,
including patients, healthcare providers,
government agencies, managed care
representatives, and other industry
representatives.
- Learn the latest COPD research and treatment
methods.
- Be a part of the conversation that will
determine the direction of COPD policy
for the future.
Delegates from government agencies have the chance to:
- Discuss COPD and the government
perspective with the entire COPD community.
- Discover how government policies interact
with healthcare providers, managed care, and
patients.
- Broaden your understanding of COPD care
and researching with presentations from
clinicians, Capitol Hill staffers, pharma, CMS,
and academics.
COPD7USA and the Second National COPD
Conference will energize the COPD community
for the upcoming years. Join us and be a part of
the conversation!
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