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Notably, web-based CME has been shown to positively influence physician confidence, which can lead to changes in practice and increased adoption of evidence-based treatment selection.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study investigated the impact of a targeted, web-based CME intervention on health care providers\u2019 confidence, competence, and real-world outcomes in diagnosing early AD.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n The study employed a 2-phase design. Phase I used a pre-post assessment to evaluate immediate changes in knowledge and confidence before and after CME participation. Phase II involved a retrospective, matched case-control study to examine the impact of CME on AD diagnoses in claims data.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n A 1-way ANOVA showed a significant effect of CME regarding change in the volume of AD diagnoses (\n F<\/jats:italic>\n 1900<\/jats:sub>\n =5.50;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.02). Compared to controls, CME learners were 1.6 times more likely to diagnose AD, resulting in an estimated net increase of 7939 new diagnoses annually. Post-CME confidence was associated with a greater likelihood of diagnosing AD (odds ratio 1.64; 95% CI 0.92-2.92;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.09; n=219).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Web-based CME participation is associated with increased real-world AD diagnoses. 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