Illinois ADVANCE (Academic Detailing Visits And New evidence CEnter)
Our Mission
We are committed to developing collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals and providing current best evidence drug information to improve prescribing and interdisciplinary care.
Background
Background
In August 2019, the State of Illinois passed Public Act 101-0278, requiring the establishment of an evidence-based, non-commercial education program for Medicaid prescribers consisting of web-based curriculum and academic educator outreach. As a result of this legislation, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services partnered with the University of Illinois at Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy to provide drug information and academic detailing services through Illinois ADVANCE.
How Can This Program Benefit You?
How Can This Program Benefit You?
Balancing patient care with continuous learning can be a challenge. Our team at Illinois ADVANCE can be your solution. Led by clinical pharmacists from the University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois ADVANCE specializes in an educational approach called academic detailing.
Our services to healthcare professionals are provided via one-on-one meetings. Our pharmacists empower clinicians with the latest evidence to make well-informed, patient-centered prescribing decisions. Best of all it’s free, we do it on your schedule, and we don’t take up too much of your valuable time!
Academic Detailing
Academic Detailing
Academic detailing is a unique, interactive, one-on-one, tailored education approach for each healthcare professional. Our pharmacists are trained to provide practical, up-to-date drug information to assist clinicians in making evidence-based prescribing decisions for their patients.
What is Required?
Preparing for Your Visit: What You’ll Need
- 20 minutes of time
- Computer/tablet/smartphone (for virtual visits)
- A place to meet, such as your office or a local coffee shop (for in-person visits)
- 1-2 reasons you are interested in this topic
During the Visit
During the Visit
In the academic detailing visit, one of our clinical pharmacists gets to know you and your practice. Using a topic brochure as a guide, the conversation focuses on a customized educational experience. The brochure reviews clinical guidelines and literature, while also being visually engaging and reinforcing key messages. Dense concepts become understandable and straightforward.
Additional Education
Additional Education
Illinois ADVANCE also provides an on-demand web-based curriculum. Prescribers can earn continuing medical education credit through these modules.