ACR/ARHP - Preview 2008 - (Page 7) Preview continued from page 6 daily News 7 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting | October 24 – 29, 2008 SAVE THE DATE October 29, 2008 Coalition of Rheumatology Educators (CORE™) ogy Workforce: A Call to Action from the Academic Workforce Study,” and “Medical Education: Past, Present and Future.” industry to ensure the patient receives the best possible care, which is why I plan to attend this educational session,” Dr. Deodhar explains. Presents a CME-Accredited Symposium Paving the Way for Best Practices in Managing Rheumatic Diseases Practice-Based sessions When the practice of medicine collides with the business of medicine, many rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals find themselves seeking educational opportunities to address this unique combination of challenges. The 2008 meeting will give clinicians many opportunities to discover innovative ways to manage their practices while main- guided Poster tours In response to requests for more interaction with presenters, guided poster tours will be introduced as a pilot for the 2008 annual meeting. The purpose of the tours is to assist attendees in navigating poster sessions by providing one-hour tours with well-known leaders in their respective fields of interest. Who will be there Presenter/Chair Marc D. Cohen, MD National Jewish Medical and Research Center Presenters Allan Gibofsky, MD Weill Medical College of Cornell University Eric M. Ruderman, MD Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Alvin F. Wells, MD, PhD Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences THe 2008 MeeTiNg will give CliNiCiANS MANy OPPORTuNiTieS TO DiSCOveR iNNOvATive wAyS TO MANAge THeiR PRACTiCeS wHile MAiNTAiNiNg HigH-quAliTy PATieNT CARe. taining high-quality patient care. “ACR Practice Issues” is a series created with practicing rheumatologists in mind. This series will address major changes in the practice of rheumatology with the introduction of new medications, devices, and diagnostic and ancillary services for patients. “The Committee on Rheumatologic Care strongly believes that annual meeting attendees should receive in-depth topics of special interest along with cutting edge information about the newest advances in treating our patients,” says CORC Chair Eileen Moynihan, MD, of the goal of this series. “We have put much thought into providing clinicians with several opportunities to enhance the management of their practices and the overall care of their patients.” The Electronic Medical Record Usability Challenge will allow those who own or manage a rheumatology practice the opportunity to watch as four top EMR vendors demonstrate how their systems can document care for patients during an office visit, manage the care needed by the patient when not in the office, and improve the overall performance of their offices. “The road to purchasing an EMR system can be complex and confusing,” says Itara Barnes, practice management specialist at the ACR. “We want to help annual meeting attendees take charge of this process and find those systems not only designed to meet the specific needs of a rheumatologist, but designed to meet those needs unique to their practice.” Knowing what to expect and how to take control of the EMR demonstration can be empowering. This session will provide attendees with the tools necessary to streamline the EMR selection process and find the right EMR for their practices. Atul Deodhar, MD, a practicing rheumatologist and ACR representative to the ARHP Program Committee, says the ARHP General Session II — “Debate: Providers vs. Pharma: Who is Looking After the Patient?” — is a session of great interest. “As the boundaries between research and educational activities offered by universities and pharmaceutical [companies] continue to be scrutinized, it is becoming increasingly important for providers to make informed decisions regarding their relationship with the pharmaceutical These guided tours are perfect for clinicians who prefer small group discussion of research rather than larger presentations, and will provide an opportunity for poster presenters to engage the tour. year-in-Review The Year-in Review session always draws a crowd of both researchers and clinicians. This year, Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, and Iain B. McInnes, MD, PhD, will highlight publications of major interest that have appeared in the scientific and clinical areas since the last annual meeting. Their discussion will be of significance to both practicing rheumatologists and researchers, and will provide insight on how these new advances may impact the practice of rheumatology in the coming years. What The will be the focus This CME-accredited symposium on rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis discusses mechanisms for increased risk of comorbidities, the cardiovascular connection, safety issues with biologics, and up-to-date efficacy data on treatments in biologic-naïve and biologic-failure patients. sessions designed Especially for Health Professionals As in previous years, the ARHP Program Committee has created sessions that will provide quality education for the health professionals who treat patients with rheumatic diseases. Occupational therapist Lori L. Cyr, BSc, OT(C), is looking forward to attending “Patient Perspectives on Key Self Management Activities.” “As an occupational therapist, understanding this critical component of my clients living with arthritis will help me in my clinical practice and client education,” she says. This session will examine the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Arthritis Program’s approach to qualitative audience research; identify key similarities in patient perspectives toward increasing physical activity, losing weight, and attending a self management education program; discuss key areas of difference by topic area or demographic group; and review the implications of these patient perspectives for clinical and public health practice. When and 1 pm, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Yerba Buena Salon 8 Where San Francisco Marriott This symposium will be conducted at the conclusion of the 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. The Coalition of Rheumatology Educators (CORE™) is a multi-faceted, multi-supported initiative designed to enhance rheumatologists’ awareness of the need for early diagnosis and aggressive management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the spondyloarthropathies and to better objectify assessment of disease activity, potentially leading to remission. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity. This symposium is sponsored by the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and is supported by educational grants from Genentech, Inc and Biogen Idec Inc, Abbott Laboratories, Centocor, Inc, UCB, Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, and Amgen Inc and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. This is not an official program of the American College of Rheumatology. And much, much more This is just a sampling of the varied and indepth offerings planned for clinicians at this year’s annual meeting. For more information about the 2008 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, or to view sessions that match your specific areas of interest, visit www.rheuma tology.org/annual. For more information about this symposium visit www.princetoncme.com/CORE/ http://www.princetoncme.com/CORE/ http://www.rheumatology.org/annual http://www.princetoncme.com/CORE/ http://www.rheumatology.org/annual
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