The Cost of Saving Lives: Why Trauma Programs Need to Prioritize Trauma Finance
This seminar is available for CME credit (0.75 credits). After watching the video, click here to complete the evaluation and claim credit.
Presenter: Andie Young, DMSc, PA-C
Trauma Program Manager, Trinity Health Oakland
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1:00-2:00 PM Breakout Session
Overview: This session highlights basic trauma finance concepts and the pressures trauma centers face. Learn how our trauma program partnered with other departments to improve charge capture, strengthen financial oversight, and build a more sustainable trauma finance model that supports both quality care and long-term financial stewardship.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe key trauma finance principles and common gaps in charge capture.
2. Explain how collaboration with Revenue and Integrity and/or Finance teams can strengthen financial oversight and support trauma finance stewardship.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Michigan State University and the Michigan Trauma Coalition. The Michigan State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Michigan State University designates this Internet Live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Summary of Financial Disclosures:
All planners, reviewers, faculty presenters have nothing to disclose.
Commercial Support Disclosure:
No commercial support was provided for this CME activity
Review Date: December 22, 2025
Original Release Date: December 10, 2025
Termination Date: January 24, 2028
