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R EGI ST R ATI O N BRO C HU RE
Rheumatology Alliance
of Louisiana
Rheumatology Alliance of Louisiana
3rd Annual Meeting
September 12 – 13, 2015
Hyatt French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
Register before 8/24/2015 to receive early registration,
discounted pricing!
Obtain detailed meeting information and/or register
quickly and easily online at http://tiny.cc/ral2015
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2014 - 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear Rheumatology Colleagues,
President
Madelaine A. Feldman, MD
I would like to invite all rheumatology
providers to attend the RAL 3nd Annual
Meeting at the Hyatt French Quarter
September 12 - 13, 2015. RAL welcomes
all providers of rheumatology care. We
particularly encourage rheumatology and
immunology fellows to attend. RAL supports
their attendance by waiving fellows’ registration fees.
President-Elect
Stephen M. Lindsey, MD
Secretary
Jerald Zakem, MD
Treasurer
Aaron Broadwell, MD
Board Members
Amanda G. Brown, MD FAAP
Walter H. Eversmeyer III, MD, APMC
Miguel A. Garcia, MD
Ladislas Lazaro IV, MD
James M. Lipstate, MD
Joseph P. Nesheiwat, MD
Sarwat Umer, MD
This year’s meeting will deliver high quality scientific
presentations by some of the best speakers in the country.
Some of our speakers include Drs. Alan Epstein, Yusuf Yazici,
Kenneth Warrington and Jack Cush. The topics include a
2015 update on Bechet’s Syndrome, Infections and Biologics
(management and prevention), Biomarkers in RA, Pregnancy
and Rheumatic Disease, and a special Sunday morning update
on Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
We are fortunate to have Korey Harvey, who is Deputy
Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana, speaking on Saturday,
followed by our Thieves’ Market Fellow’s Competition. We will
also have James Jenkins, PhD, MPH speak on the Future of
Rheumatology Practice to close out the meeting on Sunday.
2015 RAL Program Committee
Madelaine A. Feldman, MD (Program Chair)
Aaron Broadwell, MD
Amanda G. Brown, MD FAAP
Walter H. Eversmeyer III, MD, APMC
Miguel A. Garcia, MD
Ladislas Lazaro IV, MD
Stephen M. Lindsey, MD
James M. Lipstate, MD
Joseph P. Nesheiwat, MD
Stephen M. Pollet, MD
Sarwat Umer, MD
Jerald Zakem, MD
Our registration begins on Friday, September 11 in the Lafitte
Foyer of the hotel from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. It will reopen at
7:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12. Our meeting officially
begins Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. and will end by noon on
Sunday, September 13.
There will be several satellite symposia beginning with breakfast
on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. with a presentation by Dr. Gregg
Silverman on the dysregulation of the immune system in RA,
and a breakfast symposium on Sunday morning presented by
Dr. Grace Wright on the role of effector immune cells in RA.
There will be a welcome reception for all participants and their
guests on Saturday after the presentations in the D.H. Holmes
Room.
RAL Executive Office
Two Woodfield Lake
1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 350
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Executive Director
Amanda Chesley, JD
Senior Associate Director
Donna Rostamian, MBA
I look forward to seeing everyone in September!
Madelaine A. Feldman, MD
RAL President
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Includes:
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Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entrance to scientific sessions
One ticket to the Welcome Reception
Breaks
Breakfast
Lunch
Program materials
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the RAL
Executive Office by 8/24/2015. All refund requests will be subject to a
$10.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after 8/24/2015.
Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs,
please call (847) 517-7225.
Early Registration Deadline
Meeting registration forms must be received by the RAL Executive
Office by 8/24/2015 to receive the discounted early registration rate.
All forms received after this deadline will be assessed the regular
registration fee.
Questions
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Contact the RAL Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, OBJECTIVES AND ACCREDITATION
Educational Needs
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has progressed immensely over
the last 20 years with the advent of biologic agents. The issues with
infections due to immunosuppression continue to surface with each
new mechanism of action. The ability to prevent and manage infections,
at the same time treating the RA, requires knowledge and vigilance in
monitoring for common and not-so-common infections.
4. Recognize atypical presentations in GCA and understand
the new therapies and the limitations of GCA treatments and
diagnostic methods.
5. Describe the revised classification of PMR, identify PMR
mimics, recognize complications of PMR and update on
current therapy.
6. Identify unusual diseases with common rheumatic
presentations, and common rheumatic conditions with unusual
presentations.
7. Describe the responsibility of the Louisiana Insurance
Commissioner particularly in regards to regulating health
insurance companies. Explain how to file a complaint when
an insurance violation takes place or egregious policy is
mandated.
8. Recognize how the changes in the healthcare environment will
impact the rheumatology practice of the future.
Rheumatologists are often faced with a patient that has become
pregnant or wants to become pregnant. Managing pre-pregnancy,
pregnancy and post-partum rheumatic disease is something many
rheumatologists have little experience with.
Bechet’s Syndrome can be difficult to diagnose and treat with the
variety of manifestations that can occur. Learning to discriminate
among the various conditions that can cause mucosal ulcers can be
difficult. Understanding when and how to taper treatment in a Bechet
patient is an important topic that is not often discussed.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
are autoimmune inflammatory conditions that may be extremes of
the same disease process. The process affects blood vessels and
periarticular tissues. Diagnosing PMR and GCA can still be perplexing
with other conditions that can mimic these diseases. While the
mainstay of treatment for these conditions remains steroids, there are
steroid sparing therapies that have been studied. Discussion of these
therapies and updated diagnostic options will be reviewed along with
an overview of the 2012 EULAR/ ACR classification of PMR.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership
of the American College of Surgeons and the Rheumatology Alliance
of Louisiana. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a
maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
Rheumatic diseases can be challenging to diagnose. They are often
missed by the primary physician. Common rheumatic diseases can
have unusual presentations, challenging even the most experienced
rheumatologist. Additionally, non rheumatic conditions can mimic
common rheumatic diseases and present to the rheumatologist for
treatment. Examples of these conditions with information on delineating
rheumatic “look alikes” or unusual presentations of common rheumatic
diseases is a helpful topic for practicing rheumatologists.
Rheumatic disease patients often depend on their health insurance
to maintain their quality of life and sometimes, life itself. Many
rheumatologists have little knowledge about the commission that
regulates and controls insurance companies within their state. There
is a need to understand the pathway to file a complaint or protest an
egregious policy that affects our rheumatic disease patients.
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 International Pelvic
Pain 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 International Pelvic Pain Society disclaims responsibility for
any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products
referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.
There is an ever changing landscape in the practice of medicine that
is being seen even within the practice of rheumatology. Eventually
all will need to understand this changing environment, from the solo
practitioners, to the employed rheumatologist in multispecialty clinics,
to the rheumatologists in an academic environment.
Educational Objectives
1. Describe the prevention and treatment of the infections
caused by present-day and future biologics.
2. Explain how to monitor and treat rheumatologic issues in
pregnant and postpartum patient with rheumatic diseases.
3. Describe the diagnostic criteria for Bechet’s Syndrome, and
the treatment of the various manifestations as well as when
and how to taper treatment.
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) 517-7229 if you require special assistance to fully participate
in the meeting.
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
RAL 3rd Annual Meeting
September 12 - 13, 2015
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Industry Satellite Symposium Lunch
Location: Orleans Room
All sessions will be located in Lafitte, unless otherwise noted.
1:30 p.m – 2:15 p.m.
Pregnancy in Rheumatic Disease
Speaker: John J. Cush, MD
Speaker & times are subject to change.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. State Insurance Commissioner Update Speaker: Korey Harvey, Esq
OVERVIEW
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting with
Industry Roundtable
Location: Orleans Room
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Thieves’ Market Fellows
Competition
Moderator: Joseph P. Nesheiwat, MD
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Board of Directors Dinner
Location: Off Site TBD
OVERVIEW
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Location: D.H. Holmes Room A-C
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Location: D.H. Holmes Room A-C
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
GENERAL SESSION
OVERVIEW
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration/Information Desk Open
Location: Lafitte Foyer
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Industry Satellite Symposium Breakfast
Location: Orleans Room
GENERAL SESSION
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome
Madelaine A. Feldman, MD
RAL President 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Prevention and Management of
Infections on Biologics
Speaker: John J. Cush, MD
Rheumatology Associates
*Not CME accredited
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration/Information Desk Open
Location: Lafitte Foyer
Rheumatlogy Associates
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Annual Business Meeting*
Guest Speaker: Max I. Hamburger, MD
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Deputy Commissioner of Insurance
Louisiana Department of Insurance
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break and Networking Session
in Exhibit Hall
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration/Information Desk Open
Location: Lafitte Foyer
Baylor Research Institute
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Industry Satellite Symposium Breakfast
Location: Orleans Room
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Update on Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Speaker: Kenneth J. Warrington, MD
Baylor Research Institute
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Speaker: Kenneth J. Warrington, MD
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis to
Target - Biomarkers in RA *
Speaker: Alan L. Epstein, MD
Pennsylvania Rheumatology
Associates, P.C.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. The Future of the Rheumatology Practice
Speaker: James Jenkins, PhD, MPH
(*This session is accredited separately by Albert Einstein College of Medicine;
alll CME information will be avaiable onsite.)
11:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Break and Networking Session
in Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Behcet’s Syndrome: A 2015 Update
Speaker: Yusuf Yazici, MD
Statements, 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 RAL nor
does the RAL provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.
Disclaimer Statement
NYU School of Medicine
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September 12 – 13, 2015
The deadline for discounted early registration is 8/24/2015.
After 8/24/2015, regular registration fees will apply to online and onsite registration.
Registration fees are subject to change. To lock in these rates, register now.
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membership dues (7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016). Membership dues must be paid yearly in order to keep a current status within RAL.
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PHONE REGISTRATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. Acceptable registration methods include:
• By Fax: (847) 517-7229
• By Mail: RAL, Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 350, Schaumburg, IL 60173
• Online: tiny.cc/ral2015
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing
to the RAL Executive Office by 8/24/2015. All refund
requests will be subject to a $10.00 processing fee.
If paying by check, please forward payment to:
Rheumatology Alliance of Louisiana
Attn: Registration
Two Woodfield Lake
1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 350
Schaumburg, IL 60173-5116
No refunds will be made after 8/24/2015.
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GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION
TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
Airport Information
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is
approximately 16 miles from the Hyatt French Quarter New
Orleans or 30 minutes by car.
Registration/Information Desk Hours
Location: Lafitte Foyer
Friday, September 11, 2015
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12, 2015 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 13, 2015 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: D.H. Holmes Room A-C
Saturday, September 12, 2015 Taxi Cab Services
Please follow the airport signs to locate the taxi stands. Taxi
rates for a one-way transfer to the hotel cost approximately
$33.00.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
There is also an Airport Shuttle service. Shuttle rates for one-way
transfer to hotel cost approximately $20.00. Round-Trip transfer
cost approximately $38.00. (www.airportshuttleneworleans.com)
EVENING FUNCTION
One ticket is included in your registration fee
Welcome Reception
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: D.H. Holmes Room A-C
Attire: Business Casual
RAL welcomes its members to the 3rd Annual Meeting.
Attendees can connect with fellow RAL members and mingle
with exhibitors while enjoying appetizers and drinks.
Rental Car Information
Avis® Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the RAL
meeting. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600, and use
the code “J901055” to receive the discounted rates.
Parking
The Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans offers $25.00 valet
parking for local day attendees between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
– 8:00 p.m. plus applicable taxes; after 8:00 p.m., hourly fees
apply. For 2015 RAL Registered Hotel Guests, the Hyatt French
Quarter New Orleans offers discounted valet parking rate of
$32.00 per night plus applicable taxes. Please note that rates
are subject to change.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans
800 Iberville Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Main: (504) 586-0800
Website: http://frenchquarter.hyatt.com/
INDUSTRY SATELLITE SYMPOSIA (ISS)
The following activities, educational in nature, are independently
organized and offered by another organization, held in conjunction with
RAL Annual Meeting. The society has reviewed and approved these
symposia as appropriate for presentation. These symposia represent
the content and views of the sponsors.
Room Rate: $179.00
Hotel Deadline: August 24, 2015
Reservations: (402) 593-5088 or online at https://aws.passkey.
com/event/13082214/owner/10275329/home
Industry Satellite Symposium Breakfast
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015 Time: 8:00-9:00 AM
Location: Orleans Room
Title: “Evolving Concepts in the Dysregulation of
Immune Responses in Rheumatoid Arthritis”
Speaker: Gregg Silverman, MD
Room Rate
RAL has negotiated a discounted rate of $179.00 plus tax
(currently 13% sales tax and 1.75% tourism tax, plus $1 per
night occupancy) at the Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans.
Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the RAL group rate is August 24, 2015.
RAL encourages you to make your reservation early, as
the hotel and discount block may sell out before this date.
After this date, reservations will be accepted based on
availability and higher rates may apply.
Industry Satellite Symposium Lunch
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015 Time: 12:15-1:15 PM
Location: Orleans Room
Title:
A Case-Based Approach: Treating RA
Patients with an Oral Monotherapy Option
Speaker:
Elaine Lambert, MD
Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations at
https://aws.passkey.com/event/13082214/owner/10275329/
home or by calling the hotel at (504) 586-0800.
Please reference the RAL 3rd Annual Meeting to receive the
discounted rate.
Hotel Deposit and Cancellation Policy
A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold a
reservation. All cancellations received up to seven days before
arrival will not be assessed a charge. All cancellations and no
shows received seven days up to arrival will be assessed the
cost of the full length of stay, plus applicable taxes.
Industry Satellite Symposium Breakfast
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015 Time: 7:30 -8:30 AM
Location: Orleans Room
Title: “Pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis:
The Role of Effector Immune Cells”
Speaker: Grace Wright, MD PhD
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Rheumatology Alliance
of Louisiana
Rheumatology Alliance of Louisiana
Two Woodfield Lake
1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 350
Schaumburg, IL 60173-5116
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Rheumatology Alliance of Louisiana
3RD ANNUAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12 – 13, 2015
Hyatt French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
Preliminary Program and Registration Materials Enclosed
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