Date & Time of Session - 10/6/25 - from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Needs/Overview
The effectiveness and safety of medications varies dramatically from person to person, influenced by genetic makeup alongside individual clinical characteristics and demographic factors. By implementing pharmacogenomic testing and genotype-informed prescribing strategies, healthcare systems can potentially enhance patient outcomes while reducing the substantial economic burden associated with preventable adverse drug reactions. However, the promise of personalized medication therapy faces significant barriers in real-world implementation. Insurance coverage policies and regulatory frameworks have not kept pace with scientific advances, creating gaps that limit patient access to potentially life-saving genetic testing. In my presentation, I would like to give a brief introduction to pharmacogenomics, cover barriers in place from insurance and the attempts to advance coverage through legislation. Finally, I will describe our current efforts at St. Elizabeth as part of the Precision Medicine Program.

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Define pharmacogenomics and explain its role in precision medicine
2. Outline the current insurance coverage landscape for pharmacogenomic testing
3. Identify potential advancements in legislation supporting pharmacogenomics testing

Target Audience
Free 1 credit hour of Continuing Education for St Elizabeth Health Care providers, Pharmacists, Residents and Students

Special Services
If you require special assistance to attend this event, please call Deanna Fliehman at (859) 301-6191

Speaker
Tiffany Childers, PharmD
PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Pharmacy Resident
St Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Kentucky

Session date: 
10/06/2025 - 12:00pm EDT to 12/04/2025 - 10:59pm EST
Location: 
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
1 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017
United States
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  • 1.00 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

  • 1.00 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour(s) of participation.
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Speaker(s)

Tiffany Childers, PharmD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.