Using Comparative Effectiveness Research to Improve Patient and Plan Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Practical Strategies for Managed Care to Apply EULAR and ACR CER Data
Using Comparative Effectiveness Research to Improve Patient and Plan Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Practical Strategies for Managed Care to Apply EULAR and ACR CER Data
On-Demand Webcast
Presenters/Q&A Cohosts
William J. Cardarelli, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy
Atrius Health
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Watertown, Massachusetts
Marc C. Levesque, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define comparative effectiveness research (CER) and its potential to improve pharmacoeconomic and cost-utility analysis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapy
- Describe the treat-to-target goals of rheumatologists who use CER and other clinical trial data to guide treatment of patients with RA
- Apply CER data presented at EULAR and ACR 2012 to formulary discussions and review
- Improve patient and plan outcomes in RA by translating CER to a patient-centric formulary approach
Intended Learners
This activity is designed for managed markets physicians and pharmacists.
Activity Overview
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must complete the educational activity, complete the 10-question online post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee associated with this activity.
This educational activity is a knowledge-based activity.
Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for these enduring materials.
Release Date: January 8, 2013
Expiration Date: January 8, 2014
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
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Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CME Accreditation
NACCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CPE Accreditation
This activity is approved for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education (UAN 0276-0000-12-050-H01-P).
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Independent Clinical Reviewer: Elinor A. Mody, MD, Director, Women's Orthopedic and Joint Disease Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises William J. Cardarelli, PharmD, Marc C. Levesque, MD, and Elinor Mody, MD; and Stephen Chavez, Lindsay Halverson, Mike Kearney, Randy Robbin, John Savage, and Jessica Steuerman.
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
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All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.
The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Levesque: Consultant—Baxter, Genentech, UCB; Grant support—Genentech;Expert witness—Abbott.
Dr. Cardarelli and Dr. Mody disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Mr. Chavez, Ms. Halverson, Mr. Robbin, Mr. Savage, and Ms. Steuerman have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Mr. Kearney: Stock Shareholder – Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from UCB, Inc.
