MSARSMississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society

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Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society

ANNUAL 2017 MEETINGSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017Hilton JacksonJackson, MS

ANNUAL 2017 MEETING REGISTRATION BROCHURE

Please join us Saturday, September 9, 2017, for the Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society Annual 2017 Meeting. We will meet in Jackson at the Hilton Jackson for a day to learn from and network with our colleagues from all across the state. The Annual 2017 Meeting is shaping up to be packed with topical, multidisciplinary

presentations.

We are pleased to have the renowned Dr. Jack Cush from the Baylor Research Institute as our keynote speaker. He will discuss the safety of biologic agents. We will also have presentations related to current

issues in rheumatology practice including a presentation on MACRA. Rheumatology fellows from the University of Mississippi Medical Center will test our knowledge and stimulate our minds with a few

interesting cases encountered in the academic setting.

Please encourage your colleagues in and outside the society to attend the meeting.

We hope to see you in September.

Best,

Jason K. Taylor, MDSt. Dominic’s Rheumatology-Madison

MSARS President

Vikas Majithia, MDUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center

MSARS Vice President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

2016 – 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENTJason K. Taylor, MD

St. Dominic’s Rheumatology-MadisonMadison, MS

VICE PRESIDENTVikas Majithia, MD

University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MS

SECRETARYDedri Ivory, MDVicksburg, MS

TREASURERSeth ComptonMadison, MS

PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEEVikas Majithia, MD

Jason K. Taylor, MD

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORDanielle Carrier

HEADQUARTER OFFICEWJ Weiser & Associates, Inc.

1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 350Schaumburg, IL 60173

Education NeedsRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease seen in clinical practice. It manifests with synovial inflammation of peripheral joints in earlier stages but can truly involve a number of other organs. The management algorithm involves early diagnosis and treatment with traditional disease modifying agents (DMARDs) with rapid escalation to biologic response modifiers. Although the biologics are quite safe, they can have specific adverse events, and it is timely to review recent advances in this knowledge and the specific challenges these bring in the management of this disease. Improved understanding of the immunopathogenesis of spondyloarthritides (SpA) has paved the way for new specific immune interventions for this inflammatory disease similar to those for rheumatoid arthritis. New biologics have been developed on this basis or are in the process of clinical development and open up new therapy options for patients. Current standard of care is largely empiric. Recently published guidelines and availability of newer therapeutic agents require practicing rheumatologists to keep up with the advances. It is timely to review pathogenesis recent advances and consider any issues in application of the newer agents and guidelines. Case based presentations and discussion remains one of the best ways to learn management of rheumatic patients and its use in an “evidence based” manner, which highlights the practical application of the current treatment and management options for rheumatic diseases. In today’s health care world, there are many obstacles encountered while striving to run a successful rheumatology practice. Staffing effectiveness, efficiency, overhead increases, new revenue constraints, managed care contracting, and compliance are just some of the pressures pushing practices to their limits. Thus, rheumatologists face important decisions when starting a private practice, such as whether or not to accept insurance, practice concierge medicine, join another practice or a much larger health care organization, or just calling it “quits.”A medical practice demands strategic economic knowledge when financial decisions can lead to a successful business or to failure. Encompassed in the presentation entitled, “The Future of Rheumatology” are some of the recent changes that have occurred and the future directions that rheumatologists will embrace to hopefully increase productivity, profitability, and overall patient and staff satisfaction.Today’s challenging health care environment is affecting the way physicians manage their practices by interfering with access to care and forcing physicians to make difficult decisions. Physicians seek to continue to provide quality care, while contending with reduced Medicare reimbursement rates, medical claims, process errors and inefficiency, and legislative and regulatory changes. Rheumatologists need to be aware of emerging trends in practice management, payer reform, and administrative simplification that impact the success of their practices and quality of patient care.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the meeting, attendees should be able to:

1. Review the adverse effects of biologics used in treatment of RA.

2. Recognize the specific adverse events based on immunologic profile of biologics

used in RA.3. Review the special circumstances that apply to the treatment of rheumatic diseases with biologics and develop a knowledge of how to manage them.4. Explain the role of genetics in pathogenesis of spondyloarthritdes.5. Identify the current classification and epidemiology of spondyloarthritides.6. Explain the evidence based management of axial spondyloarthritides. 7. Describe recent advances in treatment of spondyloarthritides.8. Recognize that there are practical issues in management of patients with rheumatic diseases and it should include individual circumstances. 9. Examine the business, legal, and regulatory forces impacting the delivery of medical care, emphasizing the impact on rheumatology.10. Explain practice settings: starting a practice, joining a practice or a larger health care organization.11. Describe the utility and current financial environment of ancillary services.12. Recognize that accountability and standards will inform payers and patients on how treatment decisions correlate to cost and quality.

EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & OBJECTIVES

ACCREDITATION

SAPS CME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties and the Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society. The Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties CME is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Attendance. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.

General Disclaimer The statements and opinions contained in this program are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society. The appearance of the advertisements is not a warranty, endorsement, or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality, or safety. The content of this publication may contain discussion of off-label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. The Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.

Special Assistance We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call 847-517-7225 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism SocietyAnnual 2017 Meeting

Saturday, September 9, 2017

All sessions will be located in Amphitheater I unless otherwise noted.Speakers and times are subject to change.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

OVERVIEW

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration/Information Desk Open Location: Regency Hall

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Location: Diplomat I & II

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

GENERAL SESSION

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening RemarksPresident: Jason K. Taylor, MD St. Dominic’s Rheumatology-Madison

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Keynote Address: Safety of Biologic AgentsSpeaker: John J. Cush, MD Baylor Research Institute

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break in the Exhibit HallLocation: Diplomat I & II

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. American College of Rheumatology PresentationSpeaker: To Be Determined

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Spondyloarthritides in 2017: From Bench to Exam RoomSpeaker: Vikas Majithia, MD University Medical Center L-002

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. MACRA PresentationSpeaker: Justin Caudle Janssen Biotech, Inc.

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Trainee Session – Interesting Clinical CasesModerators: Charles M. King II, MD North Mississippi Medical Center Robert W. McMurray, MD Madison, MS

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Annual Business MeetingPresident: Jason K. Taylor, MD St. Dominic’s Rheumatology-Madison

3:00 p.m. Adjourn

Disclaimer StatementStatements, opinions, and results of studies contained in the program are those of the presenters/authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the MSARS nor does the MSARS provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

REGISTRATION INFOMATIONMississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society

Annual 2017 MeetingSaturday, September 9, 2017

Become a member and we’ll waive the 2017 meeting fee!Active Member (physician, researcher) $50Associate Member (NP, PA, other professional) $25Candidate Member (resident, fellow) Complimentary

MEETING REGISTRATIONCategories Registration Fees q Active Member (physician, researcher) Complimentary q Associate Member (NP, PA, other professional) Complimentary q Candidate Member (resident/fellow) Complimentary q Nonmember Physician $50.00 q Nonmember Nonphysician Provider (e.g. RN, NP, Practice Manager) $25.00 q Nonmember Student, Fellow, Resident Complimentary q Industry Employee – Supporting/MSL $175Industry Employee whose company is already supportingMSARS OR Industry Medical Science Liaisonq Inudstry Employee – Non-Supporting $1,250Industry Employee whose company is NOTalready supporting MSARS

MSARS Annual 2017 Meeting Registration Includes:• Entrance to all sessions• Program materials• Continental breakfast/breaks/lunch

Online RegistrationRegistration for the MSARS Annual 2017 Meeting is available online at tinyurl.com/MSARS2017. Online registration will be available until 8/23/2017. After this date, registration will only be accepted on-site. A printable version of the registration form is also available on the website for those who wish to mail their registration. Phone registrations cannot be accepted. Visit tinyurl.com/MSARS2017 to register today.

Industry RegistrationYour registration submission will need to be approved prior to confirmation of registration, which may be based on current Industry support. To find out if your company is currently supporting MSARS, please contact Brittany Kallman in the Registration Department by email at brittany@wjweiser.com.

Registration Cancellation & Refund PolicyRegistration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the MSARS Executive Office by 8/23/2017. All refund requests will be subject to a $5.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after 8/23/2017.

Special NeedsFor accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-7225.

QuestionsPlease feel free to contact the MSARS Executive Office by:Phone: (847) 517-7225Fax: (847) 517-7229 Website: tinyurl.com/MSARS2017Email: MSARS@wjweiser.com

GENERAL MEETINGINFORMATION

HOTELINFORMATION

TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

Registration/Information Desk HoursLocation: Regency HallwaySaturday, September 9, 2017 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall HoursLocation: Diplomat I/IISaturday, September 9, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hilton Jackson100 East County Line RoadJackson, MS 39211Main: (601) 957-2800Website: hiltonjackson.com

ReservationsAttendees are responsible for making their reservations by calling the hotel at (601) 957-2800 or visiting the website at hiltonjackson.com.

Airport InformationJackson-Evers International Airport is approximately 15 miles from the Hilton Jackson or 25 minutes by car.

Airport Shuttle ServiceThe Hilton Jackson offers a free airport shuttle service. Please call the front desk at (601) 957-2800 to schedule a pick up. Be sure to have your hotel confirmation number available to secure transportation.

Rental Car InformationAvis® Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the MSARS meeting. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600, and use the code “J901055” to receive the discounted rates.

ParkingParking is complimentary at the Hilton Jackson.