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ForwardRheumatology Association of Iowa Annual Meeting
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals who work in Rheumatology.
Educational Need
The American College of Rheumatology's Reproductive Health Guidelines provide important guidance for managing contraception and pregnancy in women with rheumatic disease, but they are hard to implement without tools. We will discuss approaches to implementing these guidelines within the clinic to improve pregnancy prevention, planning, and management.
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complicated disease that presents a wide range of symptoms. Few current treatments control inflammation, are feasible for patients to take for a long time, and improve quality of life. Therefore, rheumatologists must use a broad range of approaches to help patients with lupus live healthy and productive lives.
Rheumatologists often select their career paths without understanding the opportunities and challenges inherent in any practice setting. What’s more, by mid-career, one is ensconced in their selected path that they are unaware of their colleagues’ experiences in another practice setting.
Today’s challenging healthcare environment affects how physicians manage their practices, interfering with access to care and forcing them to make difficult decisions. Rheumatologists need to be aware of emerging trends in practice management, payer reform, and administrative simplification of impact on the success of their practices and the quality of patient care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review the American College of Rheumatology’s Reproductive Health Guidelines.
- Discuss approaches to implementing the ACS Reproductive Health Guidelines within the clinic to improve pregnancy prevention, planning, and management.
- Review the wide range of symptoms presented in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- Discuss approaches to help patients with Lupus live healthy and productive lives.
- Discuss the perspectives of physicians practicing in another setting, which will enhance the current provision of patient care.
- Identify opportunities for state and national advocacy, legislative action, and our need for representation at the state-national level.
- Review changes in state policies affecting practice.
- Evaluate the potential impact of new legislation on practice and payment models and be prepared to adapt.
Subject to change.
| Friday, February 24, 2023 | ||
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| 5:00 pm | Welcome and Opening Remarks Bogdan Cherascu, MD, MS | |
| 5:15 pm | Medical Society Perspective (Non-CME) Steven W. Churchill | |
| 6:15 pm | Adjourn | |
| Saturday, February 25, 2023 | ||
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| 9:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks Bogdan Cherascu, MD, MS | |
| 9:15 am | Pregnancy and Rheumatic Disease Megan E.B. Clowse, MD, MPH The American College of Rheumatology's Reproductive Health Guidelines provide important guidance for managing contraception and pregnancy in women with rheumatic disease, but they are hard to implement without tools. We will discuss approaches to implementing these guidelines within the clinic to improve pregnancy prevention, planning, and management. | |
| 10:15 am | Break | |
| 10:45 am | Lupus/Antiphospholipid Syndrome Megan E.B. Clowse, MD, MPH Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complicated disease that presents a wide range of symptoms. Few current treatments control inflammation, are feasible for patients to take for a long period, and improve quality of life. Therefore, rheumatologist needs to use a broad range of approaches to help patients with lupus live healthy and productive lives. | |
| 11:45 am | Practice Setting Perspectives: Opportunities and Challenges Bogdan Cherascu, MD, MS (Moderator) Mark A. Burdt, DO Hanna Zembrzuska, MD, MME Rheumatologists often select their career paths without understanding the opportunities and challenges inherent in any particular practice setting. Moreover, by mid-career, one is ensconced in their selected path that they are unaware of their colleagues’ experiences in another practice setting. Therefore, practicing rheumatologists, fellows, and trainees will benefit from hearing the perspectives of physicians practicing in another setting, thereby affecting their practice's success and patient care provision. | |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch | |
| 2:00 pm | RAI Annual Business Meeting (Non-CME) | |
| 2:15 pm | Advocacy Perspectives Michael S. Brooks, MD, FACP, FACR (Moderator) Brian Henderson Melissa Horn, MPA Rheumatologists are not always aware of the harm to their patients caused by certain health insurance policies. Nor are many aware of state and federal legislation (both active and passed) that enables them to access the correct medicine for their patients and maintain the ability of copay assistance to count towards their health insurance out-of-pocket deductible. Further understanding of the difference between drug pricing of provider-administered medications and pharmacy-acquired medication and how it affects patient access is needed. | |
| 3:45 pm | Adjourn | |
Hotel
Room Rate: $142.00
Hotel Deadline: February 2, 2023
Reservations: (877) 751-5111
BE SURE TO MENTION THE RAI ANNUAL MEETING TO QUALIFY FOR THE GROUP RATE!
The Hotel Kirkwood Center offers RAI attendees special conference rates of $142.00, plus applicable state and local taxes. This discounted group rate applies until the reservation deadline of February 2, 2023, or until all so-designated rooms are booked, whichever occurs first. RAI encourages you to make your reservations early, as after this date, reservations will be accepted based on hotel availability, and/or higher rates may apply.
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations by calling the hotel at (877) 751-5111. Please mention the RAI 9th Annual Meeting to receive these discounted rates.
Hotel Deposit and Cancellation Policy
To avoid penalty, cancellation must be made by 4:00 p.m. (Central) day of arrival.
Airport Information
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is approximately four miles from The Hotel at Kirkwood Center or six minutes by car.
Taxi Cab Services
Several taxi companies operate at the Eastern Iowa Airport and are located outside of the baggage claim area. Taxi rates for a one-way transfer to the hotel cost approximately $15.00
Rental Car Information
Avis® Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the RAI Annual Meeting. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600, and use the code “J901055” to receive the discounted rates.
Parking
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center offers complimentary parking for registered guests and valet parking for $4.00 per day plus tax for day guests. Please note that rates are subject to change.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and the Rheumatology Association of Iowa. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 4.25 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 4.25 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
- Other Health Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Michael S. Brooks, MD, FACP, FACR - Moderator
- Mark A. Burdt, DO - Speaker
- Bogdan Cherascu, MD, MS - Activity Director and Moderator
- Lorene Harder - Activity Coordinator
- Brian Henderson - Speaker
- Melissa Horn, MPA - Speaker
- Hanna Zembrzuska, MD, MME - Speaker
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
- Megan E.B. Clowse, MD, MPH - Speaker
- Consultant: UCB, GCK
- Research Support: UCB, GSK, Pfizer, Exagen, Immunovant
- Off-Label Use: Intends to discuss off-label uses of the following commercial product(s)/device(s) and agrees to inform learners of such.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 4.25 AOA Category 2A
- 4.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 4.25 IBON
Price
Member Dues with Complimentary Registration
- Physician Member Dues: $50
- Nonphysician Provider Dues: $25
- Student/Fellow/Resident Member Dues: $0
Event Registration Only
- Nonmember Physician: $50
- Nonmember Nonphysician Provider: $25
- Student/Resident/Fellow: $0
Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the RAI Executive Office no later than January 27, 2023. All refund requests will be subject to a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after January 27, 2023.
Special Needs
For accommodations based on disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-7225.