Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely with Lisa Diehl, West Virginians for Affordable Care

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  Sign in at 12:30 PM
Free and open to the public; no Continuing Education Credit; First Christian Church, 1343 National Road, Wheeling
To reserve seats please call 304 243-0996

Choosing Wisely is a national initiative to educate providers and patients on the appropriate use of health care services. Under the leadership of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation, more than 60  physician and nursing organizations have each identified at least five tests, procedures or drugs in their area of expertise that have questionable value. Altogether, more than 250 tests, procedures and drugs have been identified as having low-value and should be ordered only after an informed discussion between the provider and the patient. All of these low-value tests, procedures and drugs have been selected by a health care provider organization based on current clinical evidence.
Choosing Wisely in West Virginia is a group of diverse organizations that is partnering with the national effort to promote high value health care in the state. It includes physicians, nurses, other health care providers, consumers, state agencies and payers.  Reservations are required by November 10.