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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191204T080000
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SUMMARY:What is non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis?
DESCRIPTION:The term spondyloarthritis (SpA) encompasses a spectrum of related inflammatory conditions with a predominance of either axial or peripheral manifestations.1 The figure illustrates the individual diseases within the SpA family spectrum (Figure 1).2\nPatients with axial SpA (axSpA) have inflammation in the sacroiliac joints (SIJs) and/or the spine.2\nNon-radiographic axSpA (nr-axSpA) comprises a subset of patients with axSpA who have no definitive structural damage to the SIJ evident on x-ray (Figure 2).2\nRead More the Full Article
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/what-is-non-radiographic-axial-spondyloarthritis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191005T170000
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society - SPARTAN-GRAPPA Symposium October 5
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member: \nThe Michigan Rheumatism Society (MRS) is teaming up with SPARTAN-GRAPPA to present the “SPARTAN-GRAPPA Educational Symposium on Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and Psoriatric Arthritis (PsA)” on Saturday\, October 5\, 2019 at the Detroit Marriott Troy\, 200 W. Big Beaver in Troy. This CME educational opportunity is geared towards Physicians and Healthcare Professionals. Dress: Business Casual. \nAGENDA\n7:00 am Registration and Breakfast \n8:00 am Symposium \n-Clinical Aspects of AxSpA & PsA\n-Management of AxSpA & PsA\n-Ultrasound\n4:00 pm Conclusion \nMRS will be covering the room and tax expense for our out of town members for Friday\, October 4th. Please contact Tammy Guastella at tguastella@outlook.com or (517) 203-5560 if you need would like a hotel room reserved for you. Please see attached for additional information. \nHere’s the link to the meeting registration. Sign up today!!
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-spartan-grappa-symposium-october-5/
CATEGORIES:Event,Event Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20190920T115232Z
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SUMMARY:CSRO Rheumatology Virtual Career Fair - Register Today!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 26\, 2019\n12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT) online \nREGISTER TODAY \nCSRO has created its very first Rheumatology Virtual Career Fair to aid in matching fellows and rheumatologists looking for employment opportunities with practices and academic institutions that are hiring. \nCSRO’s Virtual Career Fair is meant to provide a better way for physicians\, practices\, and academic institutions to find each other and make professional connections! \nFellows and current rheumatologists looking for employment are strongly encouraged to register. Practices and academic institutions are also invited to register to host a booth to meet and chat with potential hires from across the country. \nFor registration and more information\, please visit csro.info/jobfair.
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/csro-rheumatology-virtual-career-fair-register-today/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20190111T124238Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Rheumatism Society Summer Conference  \nJuly 19-21\, 2019 \nPark Place Hotel & Conference Center \nTraverse City\, MI
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/save-the-date/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190301T170000
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SUMMARY:Patients\, Doctors\, Providers say Health Can’t Wait
DESCRIPTION:Prior authorization red tape and step therapy delays care and treatment for Michigan patients \nMichigan physicians\, clinicians\, and health care providers see it every day. They examine patients\, and together form a plan of care\, often including additional tests\, prescription medicines\, and treatments – before insurance companies step in with prior authorization and step therapy red tape to prevent patients from immediately accessing the care they need. \nWhen insurance company bureaucracy gets between a physician and his or her patient\, patients get sicker\, health conditions worsen\, and the cost of care skyrockets. That’s not right. Health can’t wait\, and we’re doing something about it. \nWe are excited this week to launch a groundbreaking new effort to improve patient care.  \nHealth Can’t Wait is a coalition of patients\, health care providers\, and patient-support groups working together to put Michigan patients first by ending dangerous delays in patients’ access to health care caused by insurance company bureaucracy\, including prior authorization red tape and step therapy requirements. \nThe coalition is being led by more than a dozen patient advocacy and health care organizations\, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network\, Susan G. Komen Michigan\, the Michigan State Medical Society\, the Michigan Rheumatism Society and many\, many more. \nYou can learn more about Health Can’t Wait\, the growing coalition\, and its work online at HealthCantWait.org.  \nBut we need your help! \nThere are three things you can do to make a difference.   \nFirst\, share your story. Have you\, a patient\, or a member of your health care team witnessed or experienced a delay in care caused by prior authorization or step therapy? You can share your story – and your patients can share theirs – online at HealthCantWait.org. Your patients’ willingness to speak out about the impact insurance company red tape has had on their health couldn’t be more important\, and sharing their story couldn’t be easier.  \nSecond\, share the news about the coalition and the importance of this reform. Share the website on social media. Speak out to your friends\, family and colleagues\, and consider reaching out to your own lawmaker to encourage reform. The team at MSMS is standing by to help you craft and share your story and to connect you directly with your state legislators.  \nThird\, please consider a donation to Health Can’t Wait. Simply click “contribute” on the website to join our team. Your contribution could make all the difference. \nThe Health Can’t Wait coalition’s work couldn’t be more important. 94 percent of Michigan physicians report that prior authorization red tape causes delays in care for their patients. Prior authorization red tape is part of a staggering 92 percent of all care delays\, and those delays can be devastating. \nIn fact\, 78 percent of physicians trace prescription and treatment non-adherence to prior authorization delays. In other words\, when red tape and bureaucracy prevents patients from timely access to the medicine and treatment they need\, those patients are dramatically more likely to suffer the devastating health effects that come from nonadherence. \nSicker patients. More frequent visits to the emergency room. Longer hospital stays. Bigger bills. That’s not right. Health can’t wait.
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/patients-doctors-providers-say-health-cant-wait/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190201T170000
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CREATED:20190201T125618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T151542Z
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SUMMARY:Join us for the first AWIR meeting in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first AWIR meeting in Michigan. \nYou do not need to be a member of AWIR to attend and only the first hour is pharma sponsored. \nDOWNLOAD YOUR COPY
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/join-us-for-the-first-awir-meeting-in-michigan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20181204T125820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T133043Z
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SUMMARY:Let MI Doctors Decide
DESCRIPTION:The Let MI Doctors Decide initiative has released a new report card on the 25 largest health plans within Michigan’s Medicare prescription drug program. It examines the use of access restrictions\, such as step therapy and prior authorization\, on seniors with autoimmune diseases. \nThe new resource is particularly timely given the proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this week that would broaden the use of step therapy within the Medicare program. \nClick here to read the full report card. You can access the related press release here. \nLet MI Doctors Decide is led by the Michigan-based American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) in partnership with five local patient advocacy and health care organizations. The initiative aims to help patients and doctors navigate step therapy practices. To learn more\, visit letmidoctorsdecide.org.
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/let-mi-doctors-decide/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20180813T154407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T151550Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 29\, 2018 HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR.  
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20180810T115920Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Michigan Rheumatism Society Annual Summer Conference Photos
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URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/2018-michigan-rheumatism-society-annual-summer-conference-photos/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20180131T144547Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Michigan Rheumatism Society Annual Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Michigan Rheumatism Society Summer Meeting today! \nAugust  3-5 \nShanty Creek Resort in beautiful Northern Michigan \n  \nYou will not to miss this family-friendly event.  Topic highlights: \n-Rheumatic Immune Related Adverse Events from Check Point Inhibitors \n-Therapeutic Options for Knees OA \n-Autoimmune Inflammatory Eye Disorders \n-Telemedicine \n-Nutrition and Inflammation \nThere will be opportunities to network with your colleagues and learn about new products in the Exhibition Hall. We will have a Scientific Exhibitions where you will be able to view scientific posters and have questions answered from the medical science teams of our pharmaceutical colleagues.  You are invited to attend our Welcome Reception/Dinner on Friday evening and family dinner on the Lakeview Hotel grounds on Saturday night. \nClick here for more information and the registration form.
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/2018-michigan-rheumatism-society-annual-summer-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20180427T120117Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society Billing & Coding Course
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the MRS Billing and Coding Course on Friday\, April 27\, 2018 at the Westin Southfield Detroit Hotel. Instructors will be Antanya Chung and Melesia Till from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). This Rheumatology Billing & Coding Course\, presented at the ACR’s Annually Meeting\, will be complimentary for Michigan Rheumatism Society members and staff. More details to follow. \n 
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-billing-coding-course-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20180131T134709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T151924Z
UID:112675-1524816000-1524848400@mirheumatism.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society Billing & Coding Course
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the MRS Billing and Coding Course on Friday\, April 27\, 2018 at the Westin Southfield Detroit Hotel. Instructors will be Antanya Chung and Melesia Till from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). This Rheumatology Billing & Coding Course\, presented at the ACR’s Annually Meeting\, will be complimentary for Michigan Rheumatism Society members and staff. More details to follow.
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-billing-coding-course/
CATEGORIES:Event,Event Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170813T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20170813T120240Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society Summer Meeting\, August 11 -13\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Rheumatism Society CME Summer Conference will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme\, Michigan on August 11 -13\, 2017. We are excited about this year’s lineup of speakers and hot topics.  You can earn up to 11 CME credits.  There will be opportunities to network with your colleagues and learn about new products in the Exhibition Hall.  New this year is the Scientific Exhibition Hall where you will be able to view scientific posters and have questions answered from the medical science teams of our pharmaceutical colleagues.  There is a welcome dinner on Friday night and down time to spend as you wish throughout the weekend. \nFor any questions or to reserve a hotel room at the discounted rate call Tammy Guastella at 517-203-5560 or via email tguastella@outlook.com.  There are only a few discounted rooms available for Friday and Saturday nights at the Grand Traverse Resort so call today! \nMRS August Meeting Flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-summer-meeting-august-11-13-2017-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20170129T165020Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society Summer Meeting\, August 11 -13\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Rheumatism Society CME Summer Conference will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme\, Michigan on August 11 -13\, 2017. We are excited about this year’s lineup of speakers and hot topics.  You can earn up to 11 CME credits.  There will be opportunities to network with your colleagues and learn about new products in the Exhibition Hall.  New this year is the Scientific Exhibition Hall where you will be able to view scientific posters and have questions answered from the medical science teams of our pharmaceutical colleagues.  There is a welcome dinner on Friday night and down time to spend as you wish throughout the weekend. \nFor any questions or to reserve a hotel room at the discounted rate call Tammy Guastella at 517-203-5560 or via email tguastella@outlook.com.  There are only a few discounted rooms available for Friday and Saturday nights at the Grand Traverse Resort so call today! \nMRS August Meeting Flyer
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-summer-meeting-august-11-13-2017/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20161008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
CREATED:20170523T094851Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society Fall Meeting\,October 7-8\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\nGrand Rapids\, MI\nOctober 7-8\, 2016
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-fall-meetingoctober-7-8-2016/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20161007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135931
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rheumatism Society Fall Meeting\,October 7-8\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\nGrand Rapids\, MI\nOctober 7-8\, 2016 \n  \n 
URL:https://mirheumatism.org/event/michigan-rheumatism-society-fall-meetingoctober-7-8-2016-2/
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