Physician's Guide to Cyber-Safety and Social Media

This program will expire and must be completed by 06/18/27.

** Please note this program was a part of the Missouri Annual Osteopathic Conference 2024. You will not want to choose this program if you attended the in-person conference. **

Learning Objectives:
•    Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the key cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector and identify common vulnerabilities, such as phishing and ransomware attacks.
•    Learners will learn to implement practical strategies and best practices to safeguard patient data and maintain HIPAA compliance in a clinical setting.
•    Learners will increase their awareness of cybersecurity risks associated with using social media platforms, both personally and professionally.
•    Learners will grasp the importance of maintaining professional boundaries when interacting with patients or colleagues on social media platforms.
•    Learners will understand how to manage their online reputation, respond to negative comments or reviews, and promote a positive digital presence.
•    Learners will gain insights into secure communication methods and the importance of regular training to mitigate cyber risks and protect patient’s information.

Accreditation Statement:
Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.  MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CMECredit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Disclosure:
None of the planners for this educational activity except for Ken Zaremksi, DO, have a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Dr. Zaremski discloses that he owns stock in Merck & Company and Amgen, Inc. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated, and Dr. Zaremski excused himself from meetings where any planning involved any of the companies or their products he has a relationship with. 

Grievance Policy for AOA Credit:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.