2014 Annual Meeting May 30 – 31, 2014 The Abbey Resort Fontana

2014 Annual Meeting
May 30 – 31, 2014
The Abbey Resort
Fontana, Wisconsin
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resident’s Message
Greetings to all Wisconsin and
Northern Illinois Rheumatology
Providers,
I write this as the new
president
of
the
Wisconsin
Rheumatology
Association
(WRA). I enthusiastically invite
all Rheumatology and other
musculoskeletal
providers
in
Wisconsin to attend this year’s
Annual Meeting, which is going to
expand significantly the offerings
of our previous meetings:
1) We are especially encouraging membership and
attendance by rheumatology fellows, and by providers
of all designations, MD, DO, PA, NP, RN and all students in
programs leading to any of those degrees. Furthermore,
practitioners from other specialties such as orthopedics,
general medicine and primary care will be most welcome
as attendees and as members.
2) We will continue the excellent scientific and clinical
curriculum sessions you have enjoyed in the past. We
plan to have some truly cutting edge science that will
shape our specialty in coming years, as well as nationally
recognized clinicians to discuss important clinical issues
we face every day.
3) We all have had the experience of being at a
gathering of providers, and invariably discussion turns to
how difficult, expensive, frustrating and time-consuming it
is becoming to simply deliver the quality of care to our
patients that we know they deserve and that we all strive
to achieve. We feel individually helpless to change this
worsening spiral. None of us alone can do much except
to complain to each other, and that will change nothing.
We rheumatology providers MUST work to make our
voices heard as a conglomerate. Only in this way can we
hope to protect our practices and our ability to deliver
excellent rheumatology care by influencing policy and
legislation. Therefore, one of the major additions to the
WRA Annual Meeting this year, and henceforth, will be
sessions delivered by nationally known people who are
knowledgeable about such affairs and who have vast
experience in this important arena. As a group, we must
get up-to-speed with the rapidly increasing impact the
insurance industry and the government (ACA, Medicare
and Medicaid) have on our practices. Coding, the new
ICD-10, reimbursement, the ACA, and other similar issues
are crucially important and we must make our voices
heard. This year’s meeting is designed to educate us all in
how to do that most effectively.
4) Related to #3 is how to incorporate practice
management changes to deal with these issues. We plan
to have speakers on these topics as well.
5) In upcoming years we intend to add a session consisting
of a series of interesting and/or challenging cases
presented by trainees or by whoever wants to present
them!
6) We are also making a special appeal for providers in our
academic institutions to attend and join WRA, with their
trainees. Lifetime membership is only $75 without annual
dues and we plan to keep the charge for the meeting to
a minimum.
Many other states have active and robust state-wide
rheumatology associations, which do allow rheumatology
providers to speak as a group. It is time we join them.
As is evident, the meeting will address many important
issues and thus will be longer. This year it is to be held in Lake
Geneva, in warm weather, which we hope will encourage
providers from all corners of the state and from Northern
Illinois to attend. Yes, we are considering holding future
meetings more centrally in the state. The 2014 Annual
Meeting will start Friday, May 30th in the late afternoon and
will run through Saturday till about 3:00 p.m.
I hope to see many of you in Lake Geneva this year and in
meetings to come!
Best Regards,
Daniel G. Malone, MD
President of Wisconsin Rheumatology Association
Committee Listing
Past President
Allan Goldman, MD
Secretary
Kurt Oelke, MD
President
Daniel G. Malone, MD
Treasurer
Vacant
Vice President
Alvin Wells, MD, PhD
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Program Committee
Daniel G. Malone, MD (Program Chair)
Kurt Oelke, MD
Alvin Wells, MD, PhD
Wisconsin Rheumatology Association
2014 Annual Meeting
May 30 & 31, 2014
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All sessions will be located in Sand Bar unless otherwise noted.
Speakers and times are subject to change.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration/Information Desk Open
Location: Sand Bar Foyer
3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Shore Room South
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2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting and
Corporate Members Round Table
Location: Walworth
4:00 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. Opening Remarks
Daniel G. Malone, MD, RMSK
President, Wisconsin Rheumatology
Association
Rheumatology and
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Clinical Associate Professor of
Medicine-Rheumatology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
4:05 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Melanocortin Receptors and the
Potential Clinical Applications of
Melanocortins
Andrew W. Taylor, PhD
Director of Research
Department of Ophthalmology
Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Pathogenesis and Therapeutic
Implications of Vasculitis
TBA
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
6:50 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Abbey Resort
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Location: Shore Room South
Dinner Cruise
see page 4 for full details
Single-Cell Immune Profiling in
Rheumatological Disorders:
Clinical Application in SLE
Elena Hsieh, MD Allergy and Immunology Fellow
Physician
Stanford University
San Francisco, California
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Scleroderma
Monique E. Hinchcliff, MD
Assistant Professor in
Medicine-Rheumatology
Northwestern University Feinberg
School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Networking Session in Exhibit Hall
Location: Shore Room South
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Federal Legislative Update
TBA
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Wisconsin Legislative and
Political Update
Mark Webster
Principal
Victors Group
Mark Webster Communication
Madison, Wisconsin
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ICD-10 Update
TBA
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Practice Management and
Payer Reform Update
Elizabeth Schumacher, JD
Executive Director, Government
Relations
WJ Weiser & Associates, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Business Meeting
Registration/Information Desk Hours
SAT U R DAY , MAY 31 , 2 0 1 4
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration/Information Desk Open
Location: Sand Bar Foyer
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Shore Room South
Disclaimer Statement
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 WRA nor does the WRA provide any warranty as to their
accuracy or reliability.
Every effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the abstracts as
submitted. However, no responsibility is assumed by the WRA for any
injury and/or damage to persons or property from any cause including
negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruments, or ideas contained in the material herein.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Industry Sponsored Breakfast
Location: Shore Room North
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eneral Meeting
Information
otel Information
The Abbey Resort
269 Fontana Blvd
Fontana, WI 53125
Main: 262.275.6811
Website: http://www.theabbeyresort.com/
Registration/Information Desk
Friday, May 30, 2014 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday, May 30, 2014 Saturday, May 31, 2014 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Room Rate: $149.00
Resort Fee: $12.00 per night
Hotel Deadline: 5/5/2014
Reservations: 800-709-1323, then press #2
vening Functions
Welcome Reception
Date: Friday, May 30, 2014
Time: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Location: The Abbey Resort – Shore Room South
Attire: Casual
WRA welcomes its members to the 2014 Annual Meeting.
Attendees can connect with fellow WRA members and
mingle with exhibitors while enjoying appetizers and drinks.
Dinner Cruise
Date: Friday, May 30, 2014
Time:
6:50 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: The Duchess
Attire: Casual
In addition to the Welcome Reception, this year’s Annual
Meeting will feature a quaint dinner cruise aboard the Lady
of the Lake, the Duchess. This cruise is the ideal opportunity
to mingle and network with fellow rheumatologists, while
also taking in the lush scenery of the lake and surrounding
mansions. The dinner cruise is non-industry sponsored and
is limited to 40 passengers. Attendees are allowed to bring
one adult guest. To RSVP for the dinner cruise, please
indicate your attendance on the registration form or
email Associate Director Amanda Chesley at amanda@
wjweiser.com.
Room Rate
WRA has negotiated a discounted rate of $149.00 plus
tax (currently 10.5% per night occupancy) at The Abbey
Resort. There is a resort fee of $12.00 added to all rooms
per night.
Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the WRA group rate is May 5, 2014.
WRA encourages you to make your reservation early, as
the hotel and discount block may sellout before this date.
After this date, reservations will be accepted based on
availability and higher rates may apply.
Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations by
calling the hotel at (800) 709-1323 then press #2. Please
reference the Wisconsin Rheumatology Association, WRA
2014 Annual Meeting to receive the discounted rate.
Hotel Deposit and Cancellation Policy
All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room
deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. These
deposits are fully refundable if the hotel is notified 72 hours
prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.
ravel & Transportation
Parking
The Abbey Resort offers complimentary self parking.
Please note that prices are subject to change.
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The deadline for discounted early registration is May 13, 2014.
After May 13, 2014, regular registration fees will apply to online
and onsite registration.
WRA 2014 Annual Meeting
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Fees are subject to change. To lock in these rates,
register now!
May 30 & 31, 2014
Please select the category that best describes your status:
 Non Physician Provider
 Industry Employee
 Physician
 Rheumatologist
 Fellow
 Other
 Researcher
 Student/Trainee
 Full Time Administrator
 Other Medical Professional
 Resident
INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY – Please contact Melissa Wright in the Industry Relations Department at (847) 264-5915 or by email at melissa@wjweiser.
com to receive information regarding attending, exhibiting and promotional partnerships.
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EVENING FUNCTIONS
Welcome Reception – Friday, May 30, 2014
WRA welcomes its members to the WRA Annual Meeting.
Will you be attending the Welcome Reception? Yes  No 
Welcome Reception is complimentary
Will you be bringing a guest? Yes  No 
If yes, you must register your guest in the pre-register section above.
Dinner Cruise – Friday, May 30, 2014
After the Welcome Reception, members will take a dinner cruise along beautiful Lake Geneva. Dinner Cruise is complimentary but requires RSVP
and is limited to 40 passengers including guests.
Will you be attending the Dinner Cruise? Yes  No 
Will you be bringing a guest? Yes  No 
If yes, you must register your guest in the pre-register section above.
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PAYMENT INFORMATION
The WRA requires payment for registration fees and full payment of optional activities by check or credit card.
 Check (payable to WJ Weiser Meetings)
 Visa
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 American Express
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Billing Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please note: If paying by credit card, the name WJ Weiser & Associates (the management company of the Wisconsin Rheumatology Association)
will appear on your statement.
The issuer of the card identified on this item is authorized to pay the amount shown as TOTAL upon proper presentation. I promise to pay such TOTAL
(together with any other charges due thereon) subject to and in accordance with the agreement governing the use of such card.
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE REGISTRATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. Acceptable registration methods include:
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By Fax: (847) 517-7229
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By Mail: WRA, Two Woodfield Lake, 1100 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 350, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Online: wi-rheum.org
If paying by check, please forward payment to:
Wisconsin Rheumatology Association (payable to WJ Weiser Meetings)
Attn: Registration
Two Woodfield Lake
1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 350
Schaumburg, IL 60173-5116
egistration Information
The Executive Office of the WRA manages registration for the WRA Annual Meeting. Please call the WRA office at
(847) 517-7225 if you have any questions.
Registration Fee Includes:
• Entrance to all sessions
• Program Materials
• One ticket to the Welcome Reception
• One ticket to the Annual Dinner
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Snacks
Early Registration Deadline
Meeting registration forms must be received by the WRA Executive Office by May 13, 2014 to receive the discounted
early registration rate. All forms received after this deadline will be assessed the regular registration fee.
Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy
No refunds will be made after 4/30/2014.
Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-7225.
Questions
Contact the WRA Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-7225
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: [email protected]
Website: wi-rheum.org
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ducational Needs & Objectives
Educational Needs
There is a definite lack of awareness
among rheumatologists about the
recently described system of human
melanocortin receptors, which has
widespread and clinically relevant effects
in autoimmune disorders. Rheumatologists
need to learn more about this relatively
complex system.
Progressive Systemic Sclerosis, often
called Scleroderma, is a complex disorder
that has a limited array of treatment
options. Nonetheless, progress is being
made. A review of this disorder is therefore
important for practicing rheumatologists.
There is an explosion in the number of new
biologic agents available for treatment of
all autoimmune diseases. Rheumatologists
can benefit greatly from a review of
currently available biologic drugs, AND
from awareness of what agents are
poised for release in the next few years.
The proposed ICD-10 coding system is
far more complex than the existing ICD9, and has potential to increase costs
to practitioners in all fields of clinical
medicine. Rheumatologists need to
understand the impact of ICD-10 on their
practices, as this system is scheduled to
be activated in October 2015.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of the WRA 2014 Annual
Meeting, attendees should be able to:
1. Describe the basic structure of
the new ICD-10 classification
system, especially as it pertains to
rheumatologic disease.
2. Explain the new subclassifications
of disease description as put
forth by ICD-10 and gain an
appreciation of the new system’s
specificity and complexity.
3. Explain legislative trends regarding
practice
management
and
private payer reform of impact
to the medical community and
rheumatologists throughout the
country and related proposals in
Wisconsin.
4. Formulate a more thorough
understanding
of
practice
management and administrative
simplification measures, including
uniform prior authorization forms,
fair contracting, and insurance
transparency, and how they will
impact practice management
and patient care. 5. Identify the most recent legislative
updates from the Wisconsin
Medical Society, the State and
Federal governments.
6. Describe
progress
in
understanding
mechanisms
of immune dysregulation in
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rheumatic diseases, and how
biologic drugs of the present and
the future will be used to treat
rheumatic disorders.
Explain advances in singlecell immune profiling via mass
cytometry and its application to
rheumatic diseases.
Review the five melanocortin
receptors and the family of
melanocortin peptide ligands
with emphasis on those that are
involved in immunoregulation
and immunomodulation.
Describe future clinical uses of
melanocortin receptor agonists.
Explain the recent advance
in diagnosis and treatment of
Progressive Systemic Sclerosis,
and all of its complications.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and
implemented in accordance with the
accreditation requirements and policies of
the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) through
the joint providership of the University
of Oklahoma College of Medicine and
Wisconsin Rheumatology Association.
The University of Oklahoma College of
Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to
provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
The University of Oklahoma College of
Medicine designates this live activity for
a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1
CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the
credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.
Conflict Resolution Statement
The University of Oklahoma College
of Medicine, Office of Continuing
Professional Development has reviewed
this activity’s speaker and planner
disclosures and resolved all identified
conflicts of interest, if applicable.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Oklahoma is an equal
opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
Accommodation Statement
Accommodations on the basis of disability
are available by contacting the Wisconsin
Rheumatology Association at 847-5177225 as soon as possible.
Acknowledgement
of
Commercial
Support and in-kind support and exhibitors
Commercial support is financial, or inkind, contributions given by a commercial
interest, which is used to pay all or part of
the costs of a CME activity. A commercial
interest is any entity producing, marketing,
re-selling, or distributing health care
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goods or services consumed by, or used
on, patients.
At this time, a complete listing of
commercial supporters is not available.
Appropriate acknowledgement will be
given to all supporters at the time of the
educational activity.
Policy on Faculty and Presenters Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Oklahoma
College of Medicine that the faculty,
presenters and joint providers disclose real
or apparent conflicts of interest relating to
the topics of this educational activity, and
also disclose discussions of unlabeled/
unapproved uses of drugs or devices
during their presentation(s).
Disclaimer Statement
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 Board of Regents
of the University of Oklahoma (“OU”) nor
does OU provide any warranty as to their
accuracy or reliability.
Every reasonable effort has been made
to faithfully reproduce the presentations
and material as submitted. However, no
responsibility is assumed by OU for any
claims, injury and/or damage to persons
or property from any cause, including
negligence or otherwise, or from any use
or operation of any methods, products,
instruments or ideas contained in the
material herein.
Faculty Disclosure Report
The University of Oklahoma College of
Medicine and the Irwin H. Brown Office
of Continuing Professional Development
must ensure balance, independence,
objectivity and scientific rigor in all its
activities. We have implemented a
process where everyone who is in a
position to control the content of an
education activity has disclosed to us
all relevant financial relationships with
any commercial interest. In addition,
should it be determined that a conflict
of interest exists as a result of a financial
relationship one may have, this will be
resolved prior to the activity. This policy is
designed to provide the target audience
with an opportunity to review any
affiliations between the CME organizers/
presenters and supporting organizations
for the purpose of determining the
potential presence of bias or influence
over educational content. A complete
disclosure report is provided to all
attendees in a packet provided at
registration.
Two Woodfield Lake
1100 E Woodfield Road, Suite 350
Schaumburg, IL 60173-1156