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Current Clinical Issues

The educational program, Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care, is sponsored by the Course Committee of Harvard Medical School.  All decisions about the program content and faculty are made exclusively by the Course Committee. It is the mission of the Course Committee to develop, present, and promote an educational opportunity that is timely, relevant, and of the highest quality.  To that end, we welcome your comments about how to better serve your needs.

Practice Solutions

It is the mission of Pri-Med Institute to develop and present educational activities that are timely, fair-balanced, scientifically rigorous, practical in nature, and that serve to improve patient outcomes.

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Pri-Med New York 2009

Location: New York, NY
Date: August 27-30, 2009

Meeting Overview

Venue:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Primary Audience:
Primary Care
Credits:
Refer to the Accreditation Tab

The Latest Information You Need To Improve Patient Care


For more than 14 years, Pri-Med Conference & Exhibition events have provided unprecedented access to leaders who are blazing new pathways to better patient care. This all-new 2009 curriculum offers you a diverse spectrum of learning opportunities. >>Download brochure (PDF format) 


New in 2009 

  • User-Friendly Online Syllabus
  • Practice Solutions integrated curriculum
  • Unique Health in NYC Sessions - designed specially for clinicians in your region
  • NEW eGuide offers the ability to download Pri-Med New York's latest Conference Guide to your mobile device. The eGuide makes looking for your educational sessions and exhibitor booths fast and easy. It is available on all the major smartphone devices such as Palm, Blackberry, and iPhone/iTouch. To download the Pri-Med New York eGuide onto your smartphone device please visit: http://www.skyscape.com/primednyc

Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care
This 3-day program is developed and presented by nationally recognized faculty from Harvard Medical School and Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. These lectures address the primary care challenges you face today. Attend your choice of lectures, and earn up to 17 AMA category 1 credit(s)™.

Key Takeaways: After completing this activity, you will be better able to:

  • Diagnose and manage common conditions effectively and efficiently, in a manner that improves patient outcomes.
  • Evaluate the evidence behind new guidelines and recommendations.
  • Incorporate communication strategies that increase patient satisfaction and compliance.

Pre-Conference Symposia Day

Choose from several independent symposia supported by educational grants from the healthcare industry. Register to come 1 day early for a full Pre-Conference Symposia Day. Pre-Conference Symposia Day is a ticketed event with limited availability. If you register for any of the ticketed functions, your tickets will be included in the Pre-Conference mailing.

Pri-Med Practice Solutions
A Pri-Med Conference & Exhibition exclusive, this 2-day program was developed by Physicians Practice, America’s leading practice management journal. These sessions focus on practice management solutions that allow you to spend more time treating patients and less time managing office work. Sponsored by Pri-Med Institute.

Key Takeaways: After completing this activity, you will be better able to:

  • Identify technologies that you can use to improve patient outcomes.
  • Understand how technology-based solutions can positively impact patient safety, cost of delivering care, and clinician efficiency.

Industry-Supported Symposia
Choose from several independent symposia supported by educational grants from the healthcare industry. Participate in these breakfast, lunch and dinner sessions throughout the conference. Industry-Supported Symposia are ticketed events with limited availability. Tickets will be mailed with your pre-conference materials. Review the Symposia Guidebook for a full listing of symposia programs.

Exhibit Hall
This is your opportunity to see, discuss and use more than 150 of the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, technological, and practice management products.  The events listed below take place on the exhibit hall floor, and are not for CME/CE credit. >>Learn more

  • Primary Care Perspectives Theater
    During breaks, enjoy complimentary lunch or snacks while gaining the latest clinical information on specific disease states.
  • Technology Lab
    Learn new ways to boost revenue by adding ancillary products and services to your practice. See product demonstrations from some of the leaders in the industry. Tickets: Required
  • Condition Resource Center
    Be sure to visit the newly-added Condition Resource Center, featuring distribution of unbranded clinician and patient educational materials

 


Special Needs

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pri-Med Institute seeks to make this conference accessible to all. If you have a need which might require special accommodations, please call 877-4PRI-MED or email support@pri-med.com three weeks prior to the meeting.

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In an effort to ensure a comfortable and courteous learning environment for all, please familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct prior to attending the meeting.

Session Summary

Following is a recap of the core educational elements from the conference sessions, to help you take what you learned and apply it to your interactions with patients.
View Schedule for:
Pre-Conference Day, Thursday, August 27, 2009
Track 1
7:45 AM-9:00 AM
Use of Combination Antihypertensive Therapy to Drive Blood Pressure Control

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discuss the clinical evidence and need for combination therapy in the treatment of patients with moderate and severe hypertension.
  2. Identify at least two pharmacologic considerations important for achieving and maintaining blood pressure control.
  3. Describe the rationale and evidence supporting renal-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibition in patients with hypertension to improve cardiovascular outcomes.
Domenic A. Sica, MD Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
William J. Elliott, MD, PhD Professor of Preventive Medicine, Rush University , Chicago, IL
9:00 AM-10:15 AM
Medical Management of Chronic Stable Angina: New Approaches, New Perspectives

Learning Objectives:

  1. Summarize key findings and clinical implications from the COURAGE trial and risk factors to be considered in the ongoing management of chronic stable angina.
  2. Describe the roles of available antianginal agents and strategies to improve the quality of life in the management of chronic stable angina.
Howard S. Weintraub, MD, FACC (Read Bio) Clinical Associate Professor, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
James A. de Lemos, MD (Read Bio) Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Improving Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Matching the Right Insulin to the Right Patient???A Case-Based Program

Learning Objectives:

  1. Initiate and titrate insulin analogue treatment strategies based on patient characteristics and concerns, glucose patterns, prior therapeutic strategies, and A1C levels.
  2. Provide patients with information on insulin analogue dosing, administration, and timing; continued use of oral agents; potential adverse events; and effects of diet, exercise, and illness on insulin action.
Michael E. Cobble, MD Director, Canyons Medical Center, Sandy, UT, Adjunct Faculty, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Joseph M Tibaldi, MD Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Related CME

Featured
CME Activities 		Credits Status
Treatment of a 65-Year-Old Woman With a 15-Year History of Type 2 Diabetes 2 AMA1
2 AANP
2 ANCC
Improving Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Matching the Right Insulin to the Right Patient 2 AMA1
2 AANP
2 ANCC
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Management Strategies For Type 2 Diabetes: From Guidelines to Clinical Practice

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the results of at least 2 tight glucose control trials and discuss how the findings affect the current recommendations for the management of diabetes and glycemic goals.
  2. Compare the mechanisms of action of at least 3 available and upcoming antidiabetes drug classes and explain how glycemic control can be achieved with a management approach targeting several physiologic pathways.
Steven M. Haffner, MD, MPH Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Zachary Bloomgarden, MD Clinical Professor, Medicine/Endocrinology Diabetes and Bone Disease, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

Related CME

Featured
CME Activities 		Credits Status
Management Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes: From Guidelines to Clinical Practice 2 AMA1
2:15 PM-3:30 PM
Management of Rhinitis: Taking a Closer Look at Intranasal Antihistamines

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe delineating features of rhinitis subtypes that are key to the differential diagnosis
  2. Consider drug classes and formulations used to treat rhinitis with respect to symptom relief, adverse effects, and patient compliance
Carman A. Ciervo, DO Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Family Medicine, School of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stanford, NJ
Suman Golla, MD Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Managing Osteoporosis: Redefining Bone 'Destinies' in Men and Women

Learning Objectives:

  1. Outline methods for assessing fracture risk and diagnosing secondary osteoporosis
  2. Recognize an individual appropriate for osteoporosis pharmacotherapy, based on the NOF guidelines for initiating therapy
Ellen Miller, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Stuart A. Weinerman, MD Chief, Division of Endocrinology, North Shore University Hospital, Great Neck, NY

Track 2
7:45 AM-9:00 AM
Slowing the Progression of Type 2 Diabetes: Early Intervention in the Primary Care Setting

Learning Objectives:

  1. Review the role of islet cell dysfunction in the pathogenesis and progression of type 2 diabetes and the impact of early intervention on glycemic control.
  2. Implement evidence-based strategies to optimize glycemic control, monitor disease progression, and reduce risks in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Mark W. Stolar, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Mary Ann Banerji, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine, Director, Diabetes Treatment Center, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
9:00 AM-10:15 AM
COPD: Tracing the Diagnosis

Learning Objectives:

  1. Outline 3 clinical features that can be used to differentiate between asthma and COPD
  2. Use spirometic data to definitively diagnose COPD
Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP Director of Research, Olmsted Medical Center , Rochester, MN
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Culturally Competent Medicine: Managing Diabetes in Hispanic Patients

Learning Objectives:

  1. Outline the identified barriers to care in the diabetic Hispanic patient population
  2. List 3 ways to address improving assessment, diagnosis and monitoring of Hispanic patients with diabetes with a view to providing culturally competent care
Frank Lavernia, MD Founder, North Broward Diabetes Center, Pompano Beach, FL
Carlos Campos, MD , MPH Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
The Key to Their Hearts: The Indispensable Role of the Primary Care Clinician in the Management of Patients Post-Myocardial Infarction

Learning Objectives:

  1. Implement key recommendations on pharmacotherapy for patients post-ACS according to the ACC/AHA/SCAI guidelines
  2. Discuss strategies aimed at improving collaboration between specialties in a multidisciplinary approach with patients post-ACS
Peter P. Toth, FICA , MD, PhD, FAAFP, FAHA, FCCP, FACC Director of Preventive Cardiology, Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, Sterling, IL
James A. de Lemos, MD (Read Bio) Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
2:15 PM-4:15 PM
National Campaign on Alzheimer's Disease: A Primary Care CME Initiative

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe appropriate management of AD at its various stages, including pharmacological therapy
  2. Identify patients who are candidates to participate in research and discuss with them the importance of participation
Mary Sano, PhD Professor, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Barry Reisberg, MD Professor of Psychiatry, Clinical Director, Aging & Dementia Research Center, Director, Fisher Alzheimer's Disease Program, Director, Clinical Core, NYU Alzheimer's Disease Center, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY
4:15 PM-5:30 PM
CVD Risk Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes: A Call to Action for the Primary Care Practitioner

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discuss the impact of hyperglycemia and glycemic control on cardiovascular risk factors to reduce CHD
  2. Analyze evidence from clinical trials such as ACCORD, ADVANCE, VADT, and ADOPT with the goal of developing effective cardiovascular risk reduction strategies and understanding effective use of pharmaceutical interventions to to improve health of patients with diabetes
James R. Gavin, III, MD, PhD Clinical Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Tara L Dall, MD Advanced Lipidology, SC, Diplomate, American Board of Clinical Lipidology, Board Certified Family Physician, Early Detection Center for Heart Disease & Diabetes, Delafield, WI

Related CME

Featured CME Activities Format Credits Expires Status
Emerging Clinical Data: Intensive Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in the Diabetic Patient Expert Perspective .5 AMA1
 06/29/2010
The Role of Patient Ethnicity in Managing Cardiovascular Risk in the Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Expert Perspective .5 AMA1
 09/09/2010
5:30 PM-5:30 PM
Spirometry Workshop: Making a Good Effort

Learning Objectives:

  1. Coach patients suspected of having obstructive lung disease to perform a spirometry maneuver in order to obtain an interpretable tracing.
  2. Identify spirometry tracings indicative of poor technique so that a repeat spirometry maneuver can be performed.
Danette Fariss, RRT US Wellness Inc, Gaithersburg, MD
Judy Dinneen, RRT US Wellness Inc, Gaithersburg, MD
Robin Costley, RRT US Wellness Inc, Gaithersburg, MD
Rick Davis, RRT US Wellness Inc, Gaithersburg, MD
Dinner Symposia
5:45 PM-7:45 PM
Primary Care Physicians at the Forefront of Fibromyalgia: Case Studies in Management
Vladimir Maletic MD Consulting Associate, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Duke University, Durham, NC, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Jon W. Draud MS, MD Medical Director, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Services, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN
Accreditation: This activity has been accredited by CME Incite. (Read Accreditation/Designation Statement)
Commercial Support: The CME activity is supported by an educational grant from Forest Research Institute, Inc.
Friday, August 28, 2009
8:00 AM-9:00 AM Keynote Address
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
New Implications of Inflammation in Atherosclerosis for Clinical Practice
Peter Libby MD (Read Bio)
9:45 AM-11:45 AM Current Clinical Issues
Session 1: Neurology
9:45 AM-10:25 AM Transient Neurological Phenomena: Separating TIA from Syncope, Seizures and Migraine
Martin Samuels MD (Read Bio)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Dementia Update for Primary Care
Karen Bell MD (Read Bio)
11:05 AM-11:45 AM "Doctor I'm Dizzy"
Martin Samuels MD (Read Bio)
Session 2: Cardiovascular Diseases
9:45 AM-10:25 AM CT Scanning for Coronary Disease
Andrew Einstein MD, PhD (Read Bio)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Statin Therapy for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases: Current Evidence
Daichi Shimbo MD (Read Bio)
11:05 AM-11:45 AM How to Treat Coronary Artery Disease 2009
Jeffrey Moses MD (Read Bio)
Session 3: Curbside Challenges (Audience Response System)
9:45 AM-10:25 AM Pulmonary Curbsides
David Roberts MD (Read Bio)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Let's Play Who Wants to Be a Dermatologist!
Jacob Levitt MD (Read Bio)
11:05 AM-11:45 AM Curbside Challenges in Endocrinology
Anthony Hollenberg MD (Read Bio)
9:45 AM-11:45 AM Practice Solutions
Friday Morning Practice Solutions Sessions
9:45 AM-10:25 AM Point-of-Service Collections
Karen Zupko (Read Bio)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Marketing Your Practice in a Tough Economy
Owen Dahl FACHE (Read Bio)
11:05 AM-11:45 AM Make Your Own Practice
Pamela Moore PhD (Read Bio)
12:00 PM-1:30 PM Lunch Symposia
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Integrating Incretin-based Therapies into Clinical Practice: Practical Considerations for Primary Care
Jack L. Leahy MD Professor of Medicine, Chief, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Unit, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Scott V. Joy MD, CDE, FACP Chief of Clinical Services, Division of General Internal Medicine, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Richard E Pratley MD Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Accreditation: This activity has been accredited by the Pri-Med Institute. (Read Accreditation/Designation Statement)
Commercial Support: The CME activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
1:45 PM-5:00 PM Practice Solutions
Friday Afternoon Practice Solutions Sessions
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Best Practices in Scheduling: Less Stress, More Access
Owen Dahl FACHE (Read Bio)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM Management Tips to Enable Geriatric Treatment in Primary Care
Karen Zupko (Read Bio)
4:15 PM-5:00 PM Management Tips to Enable GI Treatment in Primary Care
Karen Zupko (Read Bio)
1:45 PM-5:45 PM Current Clinical Issues
Session 4: Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Audience Response System)
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Colon Cancer Screening (didactic)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM Hepatitis B: The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions
Sanjiv Chopra MD, FACP (Read Bio)
4:15 PM-5:00 PM Chronic Hepatitis C: A Multifaceted Disease
Sanjiv Chopra MD, FACP (Read Bio)
5:00 PM-5:45 PM Irritable Bowel Syndrome, A Common Gastrointestinal Disorder (Didactic)
Susan Lucak MD (Read Bio)
Session 5: Women's Health
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Reducing Risk: Hormones' Promises and Challenges
Elsa-Grace Giardina MD (Read Bio)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM Thyroid Disease in Women
Anthony Hollenberg MD (Read Bio)
4:15 PM-5:00 PM Vitamin D Deficiency: What? Who? How?
5:00 PM-5:45 PM Top 10 Stories in Women's Health
Jane Sillman MD (Read Bio)
Session 6: Pulmonary
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Asthma Update: 2009
David Roberts MD (Read Bio)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM Smoking Cessation 2009
4:15 PM-5:00 PM COPD: What is It, and How to Treat It in 2009
5:00 PM-5:45 PM Influenza 2009 Update
6:00 PM-8:00 PM Dinner Symposia
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Targeting Islet Cell Dysfunction in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: Optimizing Glycemic Control in the Primary Care Setting
Frank Lavernia MD Founder, North Broward Diabetes Center, Pompano Beach, FL
Mary Ann Banerji MD, FACP Professor of Medicine, Director, Diabetes Treatment Center, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Richard E Pratley MD
Accreditation: This activity has been accredited by the Pri-Med Institute. (Read Accreditation/Designation Statement)
Commercial Support: The CME activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
8:00 AM-9:00 AM Keynote Address
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Medicine, Healing, and Service: How We Can All Make a Difference in the Social Sector
Lachlan Forrow MD (Read Bio)
9:45 AM-11:45 AM Current Clinical Issues
Session 7: Challenges in Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
9:45 AM-10:25 AM Innovations and New Technologies for Ongoing Challenges Associated with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Hypertension in Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis, Evaluation and Management in 2009
11:05 AM-11:45 AM Childhood Thrombocytopenia
Session 8: Live On-Stage Orthopedic Demonstration
9:45 AM-10:45 AM Shoulder Examination
Frank Domino MD (Read Bio)
10:45 AM-11:45 AM Hand and Wrist Examination
Charles Day MD (Read Bio)
9:45 AM-11:45 AM Practice Solutions
Saturday Morning Practice Solutions Sessions
9:45 AM-10:25 AM Selecting and Documenting E/M Services
Betsy Nicoletti MS , CPC (Read Bio)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Pre-ops, Prevention and Procedures
Betsy Nicoletti MS , CPC (Read Bio)
11:05 AM-11:45 AM Career Change for MDs: How to Be a Doctor, Medial Informaticist, and Cookbook Author, All at the Same Time.
Jeffrey Hertzberg MD, MS (Read Bio)
1:45 PM-5:00 PM Practice Solutions
Saturday Afternoon Practice Solutions Sessions
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Management Tips to Enable Diabetes Treatment in Primary Care
Jeffrey Hertzberg MD, MS (Read Bio)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM Management Tips to Enable Osteoporosis Treatment in Primary Care
Rosemarie Nelson MS
4:15 PM-5:00 PM Management Tips to Enable Pediatric Treatment in Primary Care
Rosemarie Nelson MS (Read Bio)
1:45 PM-5:45 PM Current Clinical Issues
Session 9A: Lessons Learned from the Medical Literature (Audience Response System)
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Lessons Learned from the Medical Literature
Jane Sillman MD (Read Bio)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM Lessons Learned from the Medical Literature
Mark Aronson MD, MACP (Read Bio)
Session 10: Pediatric and Adolescent Subspecialties
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Childhood Obesity and Minority Health
2:30 PM-3:15 PM Urinary Tract Infections in Children: Where Do We Now Stand with Evaluation and Management?
4:15 PM-5:00 PM Growth Hormones: Commonly Asked Questions
Harvey Katz MD (Read Bio)
4:45 PM-4:45 PM The Five Most Commonly Asked Questions About Asthma
Session 11: The Eyes & Ears Have It
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Current Issues in Eye Care for the Older Patient
Mark Kuperwaser MD (Read Bio)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM To be determined
R. William Mason MD (Read Bio)
4:15 PM-5:00 PM A Practical Approach to the Evaluation/Management of the Red Eye
Mark Kuperwaser MD (Read Bio)
5:00 PM-5:45 PM To be determined
R. William Mason MD (Read Bio)
4:15 PM-5:45 PM Current Clinical Issues
Session 9B: Narrative in Medicine
4:15 PM-5:00 PM Narrative Medicine for Myriad Woes
5:00 PM-5:45 PM Narrative Medicine and the Ethics of Self-Care
6:00 PM-9:00 PM Dinner Symposia
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Aggressive Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes
Roy C. Blank MD Southern Piedmont Primary Care, Monroe, NC, Southern Piedmont Primary Care, Monroe, NC
Betsy B Dokken PhD, NP, CDE Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Dwight M Deter PA-C Physicians Assistant, Southwest Endocrine Consultants, El Paso, TX
Accreditation: This activity has been accredited by the Pri-Med Institute. (Read Accreditation/Designation Statement)
Commercial Support: The CME activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi-Aventis
6:00 PM-8:00 PM Dinner Symposia
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Hypertension
Kenneth A. Jamerson MD (Read Bio) Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Keith C. Ferdinand MD, FACC, FAHA (Read Bio) Clinical Professor, Division of Cardiology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Chief Science Officer, Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., Atlanta, GA
David S Kountz MD, FACP , MBA Attending Physician, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, Associate Professor of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
Accreditation: This activity has been accredited by The Chatham Institute. (Read Accreditation/Designation Statement)
Commercial Support: The CME activity is supported by an educational grant from Forest Research Institute, Inc.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
8:00 AM-9:00 AM Keynote Address
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Doctors and Patients
Mack Lipkin MD (Read Bio)
9:45 AM-11:45 AM Current Clinical Issues
Session 12: Infectious Disease
9:45 AM-10:25 AM HIV Update for the PCP
Paul Sax MD (Read Bio)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Clostridium difficile Here and Now - The New Epidemic
11:05 AM-11:45 AM To be determined
Paul Sax MD (Read Bio)
Session 13: Pediatric and Adolescent Puzzles: Interactive Clinical Problem Solving (Audience Response System)
9:45 AM-10:25 AM Diagnosis Dyspnea
Kenan Haver MD (Read Bio)
10:25 AM-11:05 AM Practical Pediatric Dermatology: Diagnostic and Management Pearls
11:05 AM-11:45 AM Challenging Cases: What's Your Diagnosis?
Harvey Katz MD (Read Bio)
1:45 PM-3:45 PM Current Clinical Issues
Session 14: Medicine Potpourri
1:45 PM-2:25 PM Managing the Drug-Seeking Patient
Frank Domino MD (Read Bio)
2:25 PM-3:05 PM Allergy for the Primary Care Clinician
3:05 PM-3:45 PM Old Drugs, New Problems
John Goodson MD (Read Bio)
Session 15: Health in NYC
1:45 PM-2:25 PM World Trade Center Dust, Gas, and Fumes: Health Effects in the Surrounding Community
2:25 PM-3:05 PM Perhaps We Can: Prospects for Health Care Reform in the Obama Era
3:05 PM-3:45 PM New York Tackles Obesity: A Public Health Challenge for the Next Century

Accreditation

Current Clinical Issues

Accreditation for Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care

The educational program, Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care, is developed by the Course Committee of Harvard Medical School.  All decisions about the program content and faculty are made exclusively by the Course Committee. It is the mission of the Course Committee to develop, present, and promote an educational opportunity that is timely, relevant, and of the highest quality.  To that end, we welcome your comments about how to better serve your needs.

Credits Type Accreditation Statement Designation Statement
17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Harvard Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
17 ANCC Department of Nursing Education, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity for 17 contact hours is provided by Harvard Medical School.
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Practice Solutions

Accreditation for Practice Solutions

It is the mission of Pri-Med Institute to develop and present educational activities that are timely, fair-balanced, scientifically rigorous, practical in nature, and that serve to improve patient outcomes.

Credits Type Accreditation Statement Designation Statement
8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Pri-Med Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
8.5 ANCC Pri-Med Institute is accredited as an provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity for 8.5 contact hours is provided by Pri-Med Institute.

Pre-Conference Day Track 1

Pre-Conference Symposia are independently accredited by each sponsoring educational provider. Symposia are produced independently of Harvard Medical School and Columbia University Medical Center of New York Presbyterian Hospital. Sessions are planned and produced in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

 

Credits Type Accreditation Statement Designation Statement
8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Pri-Med Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pending AAFP Application for CME credit has been filed with American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
8.75 AANP Pri-Med Institute is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education programs by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. AANP Provider number 040308. This program has been approved for 8.75 contact hour of continuing education , which includes 4.375 hours of pharmacology.

Pre-Conference Day Track 2

 Pre-Conference Symposia are independently accredited by each sponsoring educational provider. Symposia are produced independently of Harvard Medical School and Columbia University Medical Center of New York Presbyterian Hospital. Sessions are planned and produced in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Credits Type Accreditation Statement Designation Statement
7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Pri-Med Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Pri-Med Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pending AAFP Application for CME credit has been filed with American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
7.75 AANP Pri-Med Institute is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education programs by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. AANP Provider number 040308. This program has been approved for 7.75 contact hour of continuing education , which includes 3.875 hours of pharmacology.
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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W 34th St
New York, NY 10001-1197
(212)216-2000
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Syllabus Materials

For your convenience, printer-friendly copies of the session slides are available to view and download approximately 1 week prior to the event. Materials will not be provided on-site. Review session slides prior to attending the program and come equipped with questions for our faculty.

 

NEW eGuide offers the ability to download Pri-Med New York's latest Conference Guide to your mobile device. The eGuide makes looking for your educational sessions and exhibitor booths fast and easy. It is available on all the major smartphone devices such as Palm, Blackberry, and iPhone/iTouch. To download the Pri-Med New York eGuide onto your smartphone device please visit: http://www.skyscape.com/primednyc

 

 

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Exhibition Hall

Pri-Med Exhibit Hall

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The Pri-Med Exhibit Hall is your chance to learn and compare the products and services effecting today in one easy place. Spend your time on the exhibit hall talking to company representatives, evaluating new options, and making purchase decisions for your practice - all thing you do not have time for in your daily schedule.

 

Over 175 products and services will be offered, focusing on new diagnostic and therapeutic products, medical information and technologies, and practice management.

 Exhibit Floor Highlights

  • Experience Pri-Med's Practice Management Pavilion and see first-hand how simple it is to put technology solutions to work in a practice setting.

  • At Pri-Med's Primary Care Perspectives Theater, join us for an informative lunch discussion about the latest clinical information as it relates to a specific disease state.

  • Discover Pri-Med's interactive Product Education Center! This state-of-the-art exhibit will provide you with valuable information on some of the healthcare industrys leading products.

  • Lunch time workshops in the Technology Lab will focus on ways to boost revenue by adding ancillary products and consequently services to your practice. Come and learn from product demonstrations from some of the leaders in the industry.

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Primary Care Perspectives Theater

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At Pri-Med New York 2009, join your colleagues for an informative snack break, lunch or dinner discussion about the latest clinical information as it relates to a specific disease state.

The Primary Care Perspectives Theaters are non-CME programs. Seats are limited and tickets are required.

Visit the complete Interactive Schedule!

*Please note, these programs do not qualify for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.  Programs are available only to registered Pri-Med New York attendees and tickets are required for admission.

Technology Lab

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Don't miss the latest technology findings and information at Pri-Med's Technology Lab!

The Technology Lab is a unique opportunity for you to attend an informative presentation on the latest medical findings and product demonstrations. These luncheon presentations take place during the conference breaks.

A designated classroom creates an intimate environment that offers attendees the chance for more indepth knowledge about new products and offerings.

The Tech Lab is a non-CME program. Seats are limited and tickets are required. Visit the Interactive Schedule for a complete listing of available sessions.

*Please note, these programs do not qualify for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.  Programs are available only to registered Pri-Med New York attendees and tickets are required for admission.

Condition Resource Center

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Be sure to visit Booth 705 and the newly-added Condition Resource Center, featuring distribution of unbranded clinician and patient educational materials

Exhibitor List

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Company Name Booth Number
A Fashion Hayvin, Inc. 501
Accera, Inc. 1112
Advanced Cardiovascular 808
Alcon Laboratories Inc 1249
AmazingCharts.com 1225
American Express 229
Aspirin Works By Corgenix 700
AtCor Medical Inc. 619
Berna Products 1018
Body Care Resort, Inc. 343
Boiron 1135
Bristol-Myers Squibb/sanofi-aventis 1113
CardioDynamics 1114
Cephalon, Inc 842
COPD Foundation 1209
Cutera 701
Dermalogix Partners Inc 712
Dr. Fuji 1254
Elsevier Medical Books 900
Envi Intl. 230
Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 643
GE Healthcare 827
GlaxoSmithKline 905
Hemosure 1205
Ideal Protein 1148
Lenox Hill Hospital 602
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 500
Maimonides Medical Center 1213
Maxim Yutsis- GunnAllen Financial, Inc 702
Meda Pharmaceuticals 330
MedicAlert Foundation 706
Merck & Co., Inc. 627
Meretek Diagnostics 1000
MiddleBrook Pharmaceutical 837
NeuroMetrix Inc 422
New York Times 554
Novo Nordisk Inc. 1019
Novus Optimum Lab 919
PainDX, Inc. 1013
Pfizer Inc. 927
PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1239
PriCara, Unit of Ortho-McNeil, Inc. 435
Projects in Knowledge, Inc. 234
Reckitt Benckiser 1105
Sanofi-Aventis 328
Shire U.S. Inc. 819
STI Computer Services 1236
Take Shape for Life 605
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. 441
Televox Software, Inc. 448
Thinklabs Inc. 607
VaxServe 713
Vital Nutrients 228
WynnPharm Inc. 601
Xenna Corp 1247
Zargis Medical Corporation 943
Company Name Booth Number
Abbott 811
AccuReference Labs 804
Aetna 1223
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions 623
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 600
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 1145
AstraZeneca 935
B. T. Systems 323
Bionix Medical Technologies 923
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1005
Boston Scientific 1142
Calmoseptine 1255
Carlson Laboratories 802
Cephalon, Inc 947
CryoProbe 818
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. 1043
diaDexus, Inc. 1141
Ellman International, Inc. 1234
Endo Pharmaceuticals 505
Focus Medical, LLC 710
Gateway EDI Inc 704
GlaxoSmithKline 1221
Harvard Medical School Cont. Ed 1207
HOLOGIC, Inc. 1101
King Pharmaceuticals 635
Liposcience, Inc. 535
Maico Diagnostics 835
Mass Army National Guard 615
McNeil Nutritionals, LLC 1144
Medical Communication Systems Inc 722
Medtronic 634
Merck/Schering-Plough 727
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. 1235
National HIV/AIDS Clinicians Consultation Center 238
New England Physician Recruiters 800
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 427
Novo Nordisk Inc. 1027
Outcome 1237
Palomar Medical Technologies 1245
Phreesia, Inc 611
PriCara, Unit of Ortho-McNeil, Inc. 329
Prime Clinical Systems Inc 822
QAS Quality Assured Services 1020
Rhinostat Systems LLC 446
Scarf King 222
SOLINMED Billing & EMR 1219
Take Care Health Systems 1042
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. 417
Tapestry Medical, Inc. 705
The Quality Life 1015
Underground Wireless 718
Verathon Medical 444
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 235
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals 511
Zanfel Laboratories, Inc. 934

Additional Opportunities

Participate in the following additional opportunities to learn more about the latest clinical information and current product offerings. The Primary Care Perspectives Theaters open discussions on clinical data as it pertains to specific disease states and Technology Labs offer an intimate environment that gives you the chance for more in-depth knowledge about new products and offerings.

Primary Care Perspectives Theaters and Technology Lab sessions are non-CME programs that are not affiliated with Harvard Medical School or Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.

 

 

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Product Theater
Technology Lab
9
AM
9:10 AM-9:40 AM
A New Treatment Option for the Management of Fibromyalgia
Brought to you by: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

9:10 AM-9:40 AM
Evaluating LDL-C Goal Attainment: Case Studies in Management of Hyperlipidemia
Brought to you by: Merck/SP

12
PM
1
PM
12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Targeted Choices in the Management of Hypertension
Brought to you by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Advances in Back Pain Management: New FREE Clinical Updates in Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures and Improving Quality of Life
Brought to you by: Medtronic

12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Rejuvenate Your Practice by Adding Aesthetic Procedures
Brought to you by: Palomar Medical Technologies

3
PM
4
PM
3:25 PM-4:10 PM
Treating Major Depressive Disorder in Adults and Adolescents 12-17 Years
Brought to you by: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

3:25 PM-4:10 PM
IBS-C: Current Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment
Brought to you by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

3:25 PM-4:10 PM
Bystolic: For the Treatment of Hypertension

6
PM
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
A Brief Overview of NUVIGIL® (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV]
Brought to you by: Cephalon, Inc

 
Product Theater
Technology Lab
9
AM
9:10 AM-9:40 AM
Bystolic: For the Treatment of Hypertension
Brought to you by: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

9:10 AM-9:40 AM
Refining Strategies for Glycemic Control: Exploring the Use of Earlier Combination Therapy
Brought to you by: Merck & Co., Inc.

12
PM
1
PM
12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Clinical Perspectives & Discussions: An SNRI for the Treatment of MDD
Brought to you by: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

12:15 PM-1:15 PM
The Clinical Utility of Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) 1% in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Pain
Brought to you by: Endo Pharmaceuticals

12:15 PM-1:15 PM
The How and Why of Adding Aesthetic Lasers to your Practice
Brought to you by: Cutera

3
PM
4
PM
3:25 PM-4:10 PM
New Advances in Gout Treatment
Brought to you by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

3:25 PM-4:10 PM
Refining Strategies for Glycemic Control: Exploring the Use of Earlier Combination Therapy
Brought to you by: Merck & Co., Inc.

3:25 PM-4:10 PM
Bystolic: For the Treatment of Hypertension

6
PM
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Once-Daily Approach to the Treatment of Muscle Spasm
Brought to you by: Cephalon, Inc.

 
Product Theater
Technology Lab
9
AM
9:10 AM-9:40 AM
Treatment Options and Management of Alzheimer's Disease
Brought to you by: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

12
PM
1
PM
12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Fibromyalgia: Disease Overview and Clinical Features
Brought to you by: Pfizer Inc.

12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Moving Forward in Osteoporosis: New Insights in Bone Biology and Patient Care
Brought to you by: AMGEN

12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis: Advances and Case Reviews
Brought to you by: Liposcience Inc

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Keynotes

Peter Libby MD (Read Bio)

Speaking:

  • New Implications of Inflammation in Atherosclerosis for Clinical Practice - Friday (August 28, 2009), 8:00 AM-9:00 AM

Lachlan Forrow MD (Read Bio)

Speaking:

  • Medicine, Healing, and Service: How We Can All Make a Difference in the Social Sector - Saturday (August 29, 2009), 8:00 AM-9:00 AM

Mack Lipkin MD (Read Bio)

Speaking:

  • Doctors and Patients - Sunday (August 30, 2009), 8:00 AM-9:00 AM

Course Committee

Karen J. Carlson MD

Jane S. Sillman MD

John D. Goodson MD

Frank J. Domino MD

Joseph Tenenbaum MD

Rafael Lantigua MD

Janice L Smolowitz MD

Carmen Dominguez-Rafer MD

Harvey P. Katz MD

Mark D. Aronson MD, MACP

Gerald W. Smetana MD

Sharon Steinberg MS, RN, CS

Katherine G Nickerson MD

Elizabeth Wedemeyer MD

Ellen Long-Middleton PhD, RN