Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a multi-system autosomal dominant disorder that often presents with neonatal cholestasis.  First described over 50 years ago by Daniel Alagille, this complex syndrome is caused by mutations in JAG1 or NOTCH2, encoding components of the Notch signaling pathway.  Ongoing research has led to a number of important recent advances in our understanding of ALGS.  Specifically, this webinar will focus on the state-of-the-art in genomic diagnostics (presented by Drs. Nancy Spinner and Melissa Gilbert), multi-center studies of disease outcome (presented by Dr. Binita Kamath) and new therapeutic options (presented by Dr. Saul Karpen).  The moderator, Dr. Kathleen Loomes, will summarize how our knowledge of the genetics and pathophysiology of ALGS might lead to new therapies.

Over 5 decades ago, the concept of an electronic record of health (EHR) was born. By the early 90’s, the EHR was imagined to be the exalted solution to many problems of “modern” medicine. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, incentivized broad and rapid implementation, resulting in widespread use with unintended consequences. Recent reports have correlated EHR use with rising burnout rates. Consequentially, great time and effort are now devoted to enabling the EHR to work for clinicians. 

In Changing the Dynamic: How to Enable EHRs to Work for You, webinar participants are expected to learn tips and approaches to improve their EHR experience and efficiency of use. A focus on efficiency will be followed by suggestions for successful use of the patient portal. The webinar will conclude with a forward-looking description of what is possible leveraging technologies of today.  The webinar has been designed for a broad range of health care providers using a variety of EHRs, though providers using Cerner or Epic EHRs will derive the most benefit.    

This webinar is for NASPGHAN members only.

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