Kevin Biese, MD
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine (EM) and Internal Medicine – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Geriatric Emergency Departments (GEDs) are increasingly prevalent across the United States with over 420 GEDs currently accredited. Many health care systems have made GEDs a core part of their emergency care strategy to improve quality of care, census management, and their performance in value-based contracts. This course is presented by Dr. Kevin Biese, Chair of the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation program (https://www.acep.org/geda/), and Education and Dissemination Principal Investigator of the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (https://gedcollaborative.com). The course discusses the components of GEDs, implementation strategies, and return on investment of GEDs suited to the needs of varying health care systems.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the key characteristics of Geriatric Emergency Departments (GEDs).
- Examine the impact of GEDs on quality of emergency care delivered.
- Illustrate the return on investment of GEDs to hospitals and health care systems.
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The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ABQAURP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABQAURP is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses. This activity is designated for 1 contact hour through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-94.
This program is approved for Category 2 credit by the American Osteopathic Association.
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The Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification (CPHYADV) validates professional expertise of US-licensed physicians serving in Physician Advisor roles throughout the integrated health care system.
The certification exam measures the enhanced knowledge of the Advanced Physician Advisor. Testing not only the basics, but practical application of concepts and skills used in everyday practice. The Advanced Physician Advisor board certification enhances the credibility of the physician advisor practicing today in health systems, hospitals, and ancillary facilities.
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Health Care Quality & Management (HCQM) Certification demonstrates that ABQAURP Diplomates have the practical knowledge to reduce medical errors, ensure patient safety, eliminate waste and unnecessary services, while avoiding potentially harmful delays in care. Certification demonstrates to internal and external entities that you, your group practice, or hospital is accountable. The result is a safer, more efficient and cost-effective system that better satisfies the needs of patients, providers, purchasers, and payers.
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Important Recertification Reminder
Attention Diplomates! We recommend completing your recertification early in your cycle instead of waiting until the deadline to recertify. The recertification cycle is 2 years, with the member’s initial recertification cycle beginning on October 1st, after passing the exam, and ending on September 30th of the second year.
CHCQM Recertification:
Complete a minimum of eight (8) CME / CE credit hours of continuing education as relevant to the fields of Health Care Quality and Management per two-year recertification cycle*.
CPHYADV Recertification:
Complete a minimum of 20 CME / CE credit hours of continuing education as relevant to the field of Physician Advisory per two-year recertification cycle*.
ABQAURP automatically reviews all Diplomate member records to determine if the requirements have been fulfilled. As members accumulate hours of continuing education, ABQAURP updates the recertification period for two (2) years if all requirements are met. Since the continuing education requirement is intended to keep members current with emerging trends and technologies, excess hours cannot be applied to the next recertification cycle. An updated Diplomate certificate will be sent automatically to the renewing members within eight (8) weeks of fulfilling the recertification requirements.
If a Diplomate has achieved both CHCQM and CPHYADV credentials, credit hours earned may be applied to both recertification requirements, as applicable to the content area* and recertification cycles of the two credentials.
Thank You, Annual Conference Attendees, Faculty, Corporate Members, and Exhibitors!
ABQAURP’s 48th Annual Conference was a tremendous success! We are grateful to our attendees, faculty, corporate members, and conference exhibitors for a fantastic event.
We look forward to seeing you at our 49th Annual Conference on September 24-25, 2026, in Clearwater Beach, Florida! Registration is open!
Corporate Member and Exhibitor Recognition
Our corporate members and exhibitors provided a truly enriching experience with interactive discussions that were informative and beneficial to health care quality and patient safety. We value their presence and industry insight at our annual conference and we look forward to welcoming their participation in 2026.
2025 Annual Conference Session Recordings – Coming Soon!
Partnering for Success: Quality-Focused Collaboration in Health Care conference sessions will be available as online course(s) soon in the ABQAURP Center for Continuing Education.
Watch for announcements coming soon!
Were you unable to attend the 2025 Annual Conference? Although we missed you onsite, there is no reason to miss out on the engaging and informative sessions.
Corporate Membership Opportunity
How can your organization partner with ABQAURP? Join as a Corporate Member!
Corporate Membership with ABQAURP gives your organization exposure to over 79,000 leaders within the health care quality industry and with ABQAURP’s members.
As a Corporate Member, your company receives access to resources that strengthens your industry network and builds your reach to international health care quality leaders and key decision-makers. ABQAURP’s membership is comprised of 80% physicians and 20% nurses and other interprofessional members of the health care team. The target audience consists of professionals in the following positions: Physicians & Nurses across all specialties, Physician Advisors, CMOs, CNOs, CEOs, Medical Directors, Hospitalists, Executive Officers, Risk Managers, Case Managers, Quality and Utilization Directors, and Clinical Documentation Specialists.
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Corporate Membership benefits include an exhibit booth at ABQAURP’s 49th Annual Conference taking place September 24 – 25, 2026, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
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A message from our Corporate Member: Mountain Pacific
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Foundation, now doing business as Mountain Pacific, is a prominent health care improvement organization that connects essential health care services to vulnerable and diverse populations that seek innovative solutions.
We have more than 50 years of experience working to achieve better health outcomes, lower costs, high-quality care, and improved patient experiences. Through federal, state, and commercial funding and partnerships, we bring national public health priorities to the local level, leveraging our staff members’ wide range of expertise to advance better health in the many and varied communities we serve across the country. We partner across health care settings, working alongside health care professionals, insurance companies, state and county health departments, Tribal health departments and community-based organizations, social services agencies and community members who represent demographically and culturally diverse populations to improve health care services, delivery, and outcomes.
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Join now and receive the rest of 2025 complimentary with your 2026 dues payment! Your 2026 membership dues are $199.00 (plus a one-time $19.00 application fee), and offers you the following benefits:
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