Sustainable Spine Care in an Era of Overutilization

Friday, November 18, 2016, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium

Online preregistration is closed. Space is still available and attendees may register on site starting at 7:00 a.m. For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206) 341-0142.

Sustainable Spine Care in an Era of Overutilization

Presented by The Neuroscience Institute at Virginia Mason

Spine conditions are ubiquitous, affecting over 80% of the American population at some point in their lives. For low back pain, the etiology is often benign, symptoms are limited in duration, and patients respond favorably with limited medical and surgical intervention. However, invasive treatment of spinal conditions has risen precipitously. Spinal injection rates rose by 271% between 1994–2001, while spinal surgery rates have risen over 63% from 1992–2003, with a high level of variability based on geographic region. Despite the intensity and invasiveness of the interventions, there has been little change in positive, measureable outcomes for patients affected by spinal disease.

In this course, national leaders will gather to share a vision that redefines how spine care is provided in the United States. Focus will be placed on providing a more nuanced understanding of spinal conditions that emphasizes appropriate treatments. The course will explore how collaborative teams and patient engagement can improve outcomes in the treatment of patients with spinal conditions. Participants will review incipient local, regional, and national registries that will provide needed quality oversight and learning opportunities for spine providers. Finally, discussion will attend to strategies for reformed payment models that support a more patient- and outcome-centric treatment plan rather than a fee-for-service model laden with incentives detrimental to patient well-being.

Online registration will be open until 11:00 am on Thursday, November 11, 2016.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.75 hours)

The following hotels are conveniently located near Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center. Courtesy rates noted are those generally offered to Virginia Mason visitors and may not be available during peak season and holidays.

Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle | Hotel: (206) 464-1980 | www.cphotelseattle.com

The Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown is located a few blocks from the Lindeman Pavilion at Virginia Mason, where the course will be held. Their central downtown location is convenient to fascinating museums and some of the finest restaurants and shops in the Emerald City.

To check availability of the Virginia Mason Medical rate of $259, please use this link.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle | Reservations: 1-866-621-1701 | Hotel: (206) 621-1700 | www.fairmont.com/seattle

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been a landmark in the Northwest since opening in 1924. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington's most preeminent hotel is just footsteps from the area's finest shops, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Featuring Italian renaissance architecture and lavish amenities, the beautifully historic 450-room hotel combines traditional warmth with 21st century convenience and personalized service.

Course attendees should use code NVRM to receive the Virginia Mason corporate rate. For reservations, 1-866-621-1701 or book using this link: http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=SEA&pc=NVRM

The Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring Street, Seattle | Hotel: (800) 283-6453 / (206) 583-6453 | Reservations: InnatVirginiaMason.com

The Inn at Virginia Mason is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood. Built in the 1920s as The Rhododendron Apartments, the Inn retains much of its original charm and character. For online reservations, visit InnatVirginiaMason.com and click on "Check Availability & Rates". Enter the promo code "medical" for best available rates on standard and deluxe rooms.

Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison St., Seattle | Hotel: (206) 622-6400 | www.hotelsorrento.com

Located atop Seattle’s popular First Hill and inspired by the Renaissance-era elegance of its Italian namesake, Sorrento Hotel offers you the comfort of a luxurious home enhanced by European style and service. Sorrento Hotel Seattle offers 76 individually decorated rooms and suites that have scenic city or courtyard views, and are thoughtfully furnished with amenities that will pamper and entertain.

COURSE DIRECTORS

James R. Babington, MD
Medical Co-Director, Comprehensive Spine Program
Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Virginia Mason, Seattle, Wash.

Rajiv K. Sethi, MD
Medical Director, Neuroscience Institute at Virginia Mason
Clinical Associate Professor of Health Services, University of Washington
Seattle, Wash.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Sohail Mirza, MD, MPH
Medical Director, The Center for Surgical Innovation
Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H.

Friday, November 18, 2016