Connected Care: A Clinician’s Guide to the Cures Act and Data Exchange - Continuing Education Course

Connected Care: A Clinician’s Guide to the Cures Act and Data Exchange

Learn how national health data policies and technologies like FHIR and APIs transform care, improve patient engagement, and prepare providers for a more connected healthcare system.

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About this course

This course provides a comprehensive guide to the national strategy for modernizing health data. It explores the foundational policies, such as the 21st Century Cures Act, and the core technologies, like FHIR and standardized APIs, that enable secure data exchange. Learners will understand the practical implications of these changes on clinical workflows and patient engagement, equipping them to adapt their practice and improve outcomes.

For healthcare providers, the transition away from disconnected data systems presents significant challenges to care coordination, patient safety, and clinical efficiency. This course explicitly addresses that knowledge gap, providing the necessary foundation to navigate this new, interconnected environment.

Release Date:08/28/2025
Expiration Date:08/28/2028
Review Date:08/28/2028
Universal Activity Number:0657-0000-25-070-H03-P 0657-0000-25-070-H03-T
Ce Broker Id:20-1325371
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Agd Number:386503 | Course Code: 550
Activity Format:Enduring
Target Audience:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Dental Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Speech-Language Pathologist - SA
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers
Pharmacist
Social Worker Intern
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Certified Nurse Midwife
Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Health Access Dentist
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Certified Nurse Aides
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Advanced Dental Assistant
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurses
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Director
Forensic Nurse-CSA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Psychiatric Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Dentist
Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern
Dental Technician
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Community Dental Health Coordinator
Master's Social Work
Dental Lab
Certified Nurse Specialist
Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Denturist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
Registered Dental Assistant
General Dentist
Pharmacy Technician
Bachelor's Social Worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice
Dental Assistant Radiographer
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Speech-Language Pathologist
Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
Dental Assistant
Category:Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems, Health Informatics and Data Management, Healthcare Policy and Regulation

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AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for clinical lab professionals.

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  • Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

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Vicki Holder

After earning her certificate in practical nursing, she spent 2 ½ years working as a licensed practical nurse in a family practice clinic in her home town. In 2015, she left the practice of nursing to begin a career as a freelance writer/content developer specializing in health-related topics. She first began developing continuing education content and has been serving as lead writer and editor since July 2020. During her time, she has researched, written, and/or edited hundreds of courses across a variety of health care and allied professions.

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