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Arthritis Practitioner - ISSN: 1 - Volume 3 - Issue 5 - September 2007 | |
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| By Aaron Becker, Associate Editor |
 Some say pay for performance (P4P) initiatives can lead to improved processes, less mistakes, reduced costs and a higher standard of quality care. Others express concern about obstacles to implementing such a program and a potential for personalized care to take a backseat to more algorithm-driven processes. With this in mind, here is a closer look at the potential advantages and pitfalls of P4P in health care.
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| By Aaron Becker, Associate Editor |
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| By Haritha Narla, MD and Kevin Latinis, MD, PhD |
 Incorporating current evidence into common cases of patients presenting with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), these authors offer pertinent insights into clinical decision-making with these informative case studies.
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Emerging Concepts In Treating Psoriatic Arthritis |
| By Linda Davis, MHS, PA-C |
 Psoriatic arthritis presents an array of challenges to patients and clinicians. With this in mind, this author discusses the prevalence and potential etiologies of the disease, provides an overview of current diagnostic criteria, and offers perspectives on appropriate treatment.
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What You Should Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
| By Eleanor Z. Hanna, PhD |
 Despite significant research into chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), the disorder remains poorly understood. Accordingly, this author takes a look at the current research focus and shares practical diagnostic insights to help clinicians recognize the signs and symptoms of CFS.
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| Clinical Editor: Nathan Wei, MD |
 In this month’s column, the panelists take a closer look at management considerations in patients with juvenile arthritis and those with osteoporosis and RA. They also discuss how clinicians should approach the reluctance of patients with RA to switch to newer biologic agents and their benefit-to-risk ratios.
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| By Teresa J. Brady, PhD |
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| Guest Columnist: Kevin Gard, DPT, OCS
Clinical Editor: Patrick Auth, PA-C, MS, PhD-C |
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| By Roderick Hooker, PhD, PA |
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A complimentary CME Webcast Event
To register for this Web Archive program, click on Complimentary CME Webcast Event
This activity is for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, rheumatologists and internal medicine
physicians who treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Panelists/Lectures
"What You Should Know About Treating Early RA"
Nathan Wei, MD
Clinical Director
Arthritis and
Osteoporosis Center
Frederick, Md.
"A Closer Look At The Efficacy And Safety Of Combination Therapy With Anti-TNF Agents"
Philip Mease, MD
Clinical Professor
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Chief, Rheumatology Clinical Research
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
Seattle
"What The Studies Reveal About Emerging Therapies For RA"
Salahuddin Kazi, MD
Chief of Rheumatology
Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas,Tx.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech and Biogen Idec. The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).
A complimentary CME Webcast Event
ON DEMAND
(Q&A with panelists to follow lectures)
To register for this Webcast program, click on Complimentary CME Webcast
This activity is geared to physicians, rheumatologists, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Agenda And Faculty
“Treating RA: The Shift To A More Aggressive Therapeutic Approach”
Linda Davis, MHS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
“What The Literature Reveals About Combination Therapy”
Kevin M. Latinis, MD, PhD
Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
University of Kansas Medical Center
“New Biologic DMARDs: Can They Have An Impact?”
Salahuddin Kazi, MD
Chief of Rheumatology
Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, Texas
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb. The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).
A complimentary CME Web Archive Event
To register for this Web Archive program, click on Complimentary CME Web Archive Event
This activity is geared to physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who treat osteoarthritis.
Agenda And Faculty
“A Closer Look At The Role Of Intraarticular Injections”
Frank Caruso, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
“What The Literature Reveals About Viscosupplementation”
Nathan Wei, MD
Clinical Director
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
Frederick, MD
“Mastering The Technique Of Intraarticular Injections”
Mike Rudzinski, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genzyme.
The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).
A Complimentary CME Webcast Event
A Complimentary, On-Demand CME Webcast
To register for this Webcast program, click on Complimentary CME Webcast Event
This activity is geared to physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who treat rheumatoid arthritis.
AGENDA and FACULTY
"Reviewing The Role of DMARDs In Treating RA"
Don Flinn, PA-C
Physician Assistant, McBride Clinic, Oklahoma City, Ok.
Vice-President, Society Of Physician Assistants In Rheumatology
"Assessing The Potential of Biologic Therapies"
Mark Genovese, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Immunology And Rheumatology
Stanford University School Of Medicine
"What You Should Know About Infusion Therapy"
Nathan Wei, MD
Clinical Director
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
Frederick, Md.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.
The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).
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Emerging Concepts In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Guide To Viscosupplementation For Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
A Guide To Infusion Therapy For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis