AASLD Needs Assessment-Needs Assessment 2026

Needs Assessment 2026

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The AASLD 2026 Report of Learning Needs and Practice Gaps summarizes educational priorities identified from 2025 evaluation data, learner feedback, implementation barriers, and unmet needs. The report aligns topics with ACCME competencies and ABIM Hepatology Blueprint categories.<br /><br />Key learning gaps include:<br />- MASLD/MASH: improving diagnosis, use of noninvasive tests, treatment, and management of comorbidities<br />- Alcohol-associated liver disease: better AUD management, reduced stigma, and improved treatment strategies<br />- Viral hepatitis: screening, treatment, and linkage to care<br />- HCC: screening, biomarkers, and therapy selection<br />- Cirrhosis and portal hypertension: complication management and care pathways<br />- Autoimmune liver disease: more accurate diagnosis and treatment optimization<br />- Liver failure: earlier recognition, ICU care, and escalation decisions<br />- Transplantation: referral timing, MELD use, and post-transplant care<br />- Hepatic encephalopathy: diagnosis and long-term management<br />- Patient-centered care: addressing social determinants of health, access, and adherence<br /><br />Additional needs include improved practice management, such as workflow, prior authorization, and care integration, as well as support for translating education into practice. Learners also expressed a strong preference for case-based learning.<br /><br />Overall, the report highlights a broad need for practical, patient-centered hepatology education that supports clinical decision-making, systems-based practice, and implementation in real-world settings.

Keywords

AASLD 2026

learning needs

practice gaps

hepatology education

MASLD/MASH

alcohol-associated liver disease

viral hepatitis

hepatocellular carcinoma

cirrhosis

liver transplantation