Overcoming Systemic MCO Barriers to Patient-Centric Rheumatoid Arthritis Care: Embracing Self-Reported Outcomes to Maximize Value and Patient Satisfaction

Overcoming Systemic MCO Barriers to Patient-Centric Rheumatoid Arthritis Care: Embracing Self-Reported Outcomes to Maximize Value and Patient Satisfaction

On-Demand Webcast
Faculty

William J. Cardarelli, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Revenue and Supply
Atrius Health
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Watertown, Massachusetts
 
Alan L. Epstein, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Assistant Physician to the Hospital in Rheumatology
Pennsylvania Hospital
Private Practice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Intended Learners

This activity is designed for managed markets physicians and pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast available health assessment questionnaires (HAQs) and outline their utility to determine patient health status and response to therapy
  • Integrate patient reported outcome (PRO) efficacy data to formulary review
  • Identify and overcome systemic barriers to PRO utilization in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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.

Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for this enduring material.

Release Date: April 5, 2013
Expiration Date: April 5, 2014
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

There is no fee associated with this activity.

This educational activity is a knowledge-based activity.

For questions regarding this educational activity, please call 609-371-1137.

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Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (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

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

This activity is approved for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education (UAN 0276-0000-13-022-H01-P).

Any participant wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a continuing pharmacy education activity accredited by NACCME may contact the Assistant Director, Accreditation Services, NACCME, in writing at 300 Rike Drive, Suite A, Millstone Township, NJ 08535.  The Assistant Director, Accreditation Services will review the grievance and respond within 30 days of receiving the written statement. If the participant is unsatisfied with the response, an appeal to the Executive Director, Accreditation Services, NACCME, may be made for a second level of review.

Independent Clinical Reviewer: Elinor A. Mody, MD, Director, Women’s Orthopedic and Joint Disease Program, Instructor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

Planning Committee

The planning committee comprises William J. Cardarelli, PharmD, Alan L. Epstein, MD, Elinor A. Mody, MD; and Diane Borges, PhD, Stephen Chavez, Kristin Ciszeski, Mike Kearney, Randy Robbin, and John Savage, NACCME.

Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.  

The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Epstein: Promotional speakers bureau—Abbott Immunology, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Crescendo Bioscience, Inc, Genentech, Inc, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Dr. Cardarelli and Dr. Mody have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests  

Dr. Borges, Mr. Chavez, Ms. Ciszeski, Mr. Robbin, and Mr. Savage have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.  

Mr. Kearney: Stock Shareholder—Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  

NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.

The faculty have disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.

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Copyright © 2013 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to NACCME. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.

Grant Support

Supported by an educational grant from AbbVie, Inc.