10TH ANNUAL MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC MEETING

CALIFORNIARHEUMATOLOGYALLIANCE

MAY 17-18, 2014HOTEL NIKKO SAN FRANCISCO

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10TH ANNUAL MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC MEETING

CALIFORNIARHEUMATOLOGYALLIANCE

MAY 17-18, 2014HOTEL NIKKO SAN FRANCISCO

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CRA2012Desired OutcomesAt the end of this activity, participants should be able to:• Distinguish patient populations at greatest risk for rheumatic disease.• Optimally manage RA and other rheumatic diseases.• Incorporate new tests/technologies into the diagnosis and risk assessment. • Acquire the latest legislative, clinical research and medical advances that impact care and treatment to patients with rheumatic diseases.• Evaluate the relative effectiveness of diagnositc and treatment modalities• Describe ways in which social media and online information impacts patient perception of the care they receive from their doctor. • Acquire the latest legislative and regulatory changes and the impact of the Accountable Care Act (ACA) on Medicare.

Policy on DisclosureIt is the policy of CME Consultants to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with the policy of CME Consultants, faculty are asked to disclose any affiliation or financial interest that mayaffect the content of their presentation.

Faculty will disclose to attendees the nature of any significant financial relationships they have with the commercial companies providing support as well as the commercial manufacturers of products and/or the providers of services discussed in their presentations. They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Target audienceThe presentational method for this activity will be Case Presentation with Learner Participation and Lecture with Q&A. This activity is geared to meet the educational requirements of Rheumatologists. All other rheumatology health professionals are invited and welcome to attend. This activity will encompass the following desirable physician attributes: Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, and Practice-Based Learning & Improvement.

Accreditation and CME creditThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) through the joint-sponsorship of CME Consultants and the California Rheumatology Alliance. CME Consultants is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), please call (310) 297-9221 should you require special assistance.

CRA2014

GARY R. FELDMAN, MDMedical DirectorPacific Arthritis Care CenterAssistant Clinical ProfessorDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLALos Angeles, CA

JEFFREY BENABIO, MDPhysician Director of InnovationKaiser PermanenteClinical Assistant ProfessorUCSD School of MedicineSan Diego, CA

MARK D.P. DAVIS, MDProfessor of DermatologyChair, Division of Clinical DermatologyDepartment of DermatologyMayo ClinicRochester, MN

BEVRA H. HAHN, MDProfessor of MedicineVice Chair, Department of MedicineDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLALos Angeles, CA

JOEL M. KREMER, MDPfaff Family Professor of MedicineAlbany Medical CollegeDirector of ResearchThe Center for RheumatologyAlbany, NY

PHILIP J. MEASE, MDHead, Rheumatology and Internal MedicineSeattle Rheumatology AssociatesDirector, Rheumatology ResearchSwedish Medical CenterClinical ProfessorUniversity of Washington School of MedicineSeattle, WA

BETSY L. THOMPSON, MD, DrPHChief Medical OfficerCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Region 9San Francisco, CA

CORNELIA M. WEYAND, MD, PhDProfessor of MedicineStanford University School of MedicineStanford, CA

FACULTY

SATURDAY, MAY 177:00 AM Registration & Breakfast

7:45 AM Introduction Gary R. Feldman, MD

8:00 AM New Pathways in RA Treatments: JAK inhibition; Science & Clinical Outcomes* Joel M. Kremer, MD,

9:00 AM Current Topics & Controversies in Spondyloarthritis* Philip J. Mease, MD

10:00 AM Break - Exhibit Area

10:30 AM Large Vessel Vasculitis - A Triple Hit Model* Cornelia M. Weyand, MD, PhD

11:30 AM 2014: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of SLE* Bevra H. Hahn, MD

12:30 PM Adjournment

1:00 PM Lifetime Honorary Lunch for Bevra H. Hahn, MD

7:00 AM Registration & Breakfast

7:45 AM CRA Business Meeting Gary R. Feldman, MD

8:00 AM Skin Manefestations of RA* Mark D.P. Davis, MD

9:00 AM Using Doctor Rating Sites & Social Networking to Manage Your Reputation* Jeffrey Benabio, MD 10:00 AM Break - Exhibit Area

10:30 AM Health Care Reform* Betsy L. Thompson, MD, DrPH

11:15 AM Payer Roundtable

12:00 PM Course Evaluation/Adjournment Gary R. Feldman, MD

*Indicates eligibility for CME Credit

SUNDAY, MAY 18

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REGISTRATION FEES:CRA Member (MDs): $99CRA Member (MDs): $149 (late fee)

CRA Member (Non-MDs): $49CRA Member (Non-MDs): $99 (late fee)

CRA Member (Fellow): $0CRA Member (Fellow): $0

CRA Non-Member: $299CRA Non-Member: $399 (late fee)

(late fees apply on or after April 18, 2014)

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