Reimagining Care Delivery: Group Models and Digital Tools

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Aug 24, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT

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Credit Offered

1 AOA Category 1-A Credit

1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

OVERVIEW
The way care is delivered is being fundamentally reimagined. Shared medical appointments (SMAs) and group-based care models offer a proven, scalable alternative to the traditional one-on-one encounter — enabling osteopathic physicians to meet patients where they are, address lifestyle factors in community, and extend their reach without sacrificing the whole-person approach at the heart of osteopathic medicine. This session explores how digital tools and tech-enabled care teams are amplifying that impact, from remote monitoring and patient engagement platforms to AI-assisted documentation and care coordination. Participants will leave with a practical framework for integrating these models into osteopathic practice settings.

Speakers: Melissa Sunderman, DO, DipABLM; Christina Lucas-Vougiouklakis, DO, DipABLM, FACLM; Elizabeth Swenor, DO, DipABLM

OBJECTIVES

Describe the structure and evidence base for shared medical appointments as a scalable, whole-person care delivery model aligned with osteopathic principles
Identify digital tools and platforms that support tech-enabled care teams in delivering lifestyle-centered, longitudinal care — including physical activity counseling, nutrition guidance, and behavioral health support
Apply a practical framework for integrating group visit models into osteopathic practice, with attention to workflow, reimbursement, and patient engagement considerations
Analyze how digitally supported team-based care structures can extend the osteopathic physician's capacity to facilitate the body's self-healing capacity across a broader patient population

Expiration Date: August 23, 2029

AOIA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AOA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is jointly sponsored by the AOA and AOIA.