AWIR MASSACHUSETTS - Boston Local Chapter Meeting

Join your AWIR colleagues for dinner through an educational symposium(sponsored by Janssen) followed by impactful AWIR Updates. Bring your energy and insight as we discuss treatment of Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis.

Hosts: Emem Adolf- Ubokudom,MD

Location: Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar Cambridge - 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02140

Date: Thursday, June 13th 2024

Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Agenda: 

6:00 PM Arrival

6:30 PM Dinner

Educational Symposium

Speakers: 

1) Monica Schwartzman, MD, MS, is a double board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine specialist who brings her extensive experience to the practice of Sergio Schwartzman

2) Brendan Abel, JD, Healthcare Policy & Advocacy Director J&J Innovative Medicine

Title: Tremfya and IL-17s with Real-world Evidence in Treating Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis

Summary:

Advocacy Discussion

1) Discuss system barriers to access to care and their legislative solutions, including:

• Prior authorization reform
• Step therapy/fail first legislation
• Co-pay accumulator legislation
• Biomarker testing coverage legislation

2) Discuss other federal public policy issues that affect clinical practice, including:

• PBM reform
• Medicare physician fee schedule

3) Underscore the importance of physician advocacy

• Discuss strategies for engagement

Sponsor: Janssen

AWIR Topic: Updates

Registration: Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 11th 2024 so your spot can be reserved!

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