Adopting a Tailored Approach to Managing Unmet Needs in OA Management

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Faculty

Jason J. Wilcox, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician Associates Seattle, WA
Jason J. Wilcox, MD

Jason Wilcox, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and trauma. He has been practicing orthopedic surgery for ten years in Seattle, Washington, the last eight in private practice with Orthopedic Physician Associates.

Statement of Need

Previously, osteoarthritis (OA) was thought to be a disease of chronic overload and impaired biomechanics on the joint that lead to the destruction of the joint’s article cartilage, resulting in inflammation. However, evolving theories link OA to complex inflammatory and metabolic factors, and inadequate pain relief with current treatments is a common aspect of OA treatment which is responsible for a plethora of health care visits and dollars. Additionally, there are concerns about the risks of long-term NSAID and opiate use that have led to the need for education on utilizing pain management tools with your patients with OA.

This CME Outfitters Snack focuses on recognizing the complex pathogenesis of OA, applying The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) guidelines to non-surgical management, and evaluating emerging data in order to set realistic goals with patients and meet unmet needs in the management of OA.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this CME/CE activity, participants should be able to:

  • Integrate pain management tools for individual pain and function assessment, goal setting, and monitoring.
  • Evaluate emerging treatments to address unmet needs of current osteoarthritis therapies.

The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit:

  • Identify pain management tools for individual pain and function assessment, goal setting, and monitoring.
  • Evaluate emerging treatments to address unmet needs of current osteoarthritis therapies.

Financial Support

Supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.

Target Audience

Physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists.

Credit Information

Physicians (ACCME) 1.0

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists/Pharmacy Tech (ACPE) 1.0

This application-based activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit.
Activity UAN: JA0007185-0000-21-098-H01-P

ABIM MOC 1.0

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 medical knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Royal College MOC

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Note to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners can apply for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). AANP will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit  from organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Nurse practitioners can also apply for credit through their state boards.

MIPS Improvement Activity

Completion of this accredited CME activity meets the expectations of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program (IA_PSPA_28) for the Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS). Clinicians should submit their improvement activities by attestation via the CMS Quality Payment Program website.

Disclosure Declaration

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Dr. Wilcox reports that he is a stock shareholder (directly purchased) of Pfizer Inc.


  • Tony Graham, MD (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
  • Mae Ochoa, RPh (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
  • Evan Luberger (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Jan Perez (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Sharon Tordoff (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Disclosures were obtained from the CME Outfitters, LLC staff: No disclosures to report.

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NOTE: Pharmacist CE Universal Activity Number, Enduring: JA0007185-0000-21-098-H01-P.

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Adopting a Tailored Approach to Managing Unmet Needs in OA Management
Event Date: 01/29/2021