York County Medical Society and Quality Insights have partnered to provide an in-person continuing medical education (CME) presentation of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Comprehensive Approaches to Pain Management, Opioid Prescribing, and Substance Use Care curriculum.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Location: Outdoor Country Club at 1157 Detwiler Dr, York, PA.
Registration: 5:00 PM Buffet Dinner: 5:30 PM
First CME module to start promptly at 6 PM with second module to follow. 1 hour each
This CME is open to all physicians in York County. Further details on the registration link on our website.
Since 2025, Quality Insights has delivered more than 120 sessions of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Comprehensive Approaches to Pain Management, Opioid Prescribing, and Substance Use Care curriculum, reaching over 2,300 clinicians statewide.
This session will feature expert-led instruction from Dr. Denise Vanacore-Chase, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, alongside Jason Sutt of Quality Insights.
Featured Modules (1 hour each):
Module 2: Pain Management Assessment and Informed Clinical Decision-Making
Learn to apply a collaborative, stepped-care approach using the biopsychosocial model. This session reviews patient assessment strategies, safe opioid prescribing considerations, nonopioid therapies, and use of the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to support clinical decision-making.
Module 5: Strategies to Enhance Patient-Clinician Communication
Explore how empathetic, patient-centered communication improves outcomes for individuals with chronic pain and substance use disorder. Topics include motivational interviewing, shared decision-making, and practical strategies to build trust, strengthen engagement, and support long-term care success.
Continuing Education Information
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ per module
- Meets PA Act 124 requirements
- Eligible for Patient Safety/Risk Management credit
- Pre- and post-evaluations required for CME/CE credit
About the Speaker
Dr. Denise Vanacore is a board-certified Adult, Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is the Clinical Director of Hope Springs Health and a Professor of Nursing.
She specializes in integrated care, psychopharmacology, and medication-assisted treatment, including Suboxone.
In addition to her clinical work, she collaborates with Quality Insights and other educational partners to deliver education that supports evidence-based care for healthcare providers.
As overdose trends evolve and licensure deadlines approach, continued education and collaboration remain vital. We invite you to join us for this important session and be part of the ongoing effort to improve patient care and outcomes across Pennsylvania.