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Hear from national experts who are answering the federal call to curb the epidemic of prescription opioid abuse and overdose.
WHAT: National Summit on Opioid Safety: Strategies and Tools for More Cautious Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy. Hosted by Group Health Cooperative.
WHEN: October 31, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and November 1, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Cedarbrook Lodge, Seattle, WA (near SeaTac airport)
Save $85 when you register on or before September 15!
Space is limited, so please register early.
Strategies and Tools for More Cautious Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy
EVENING SESSION: October 31, 2012 ● 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
ALL-DAY SESSION: November 1, 2012 ● 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Cedarbrook Lodge ● Seattle, WA
Learn the state of the science on opioid risk mitigation from leaders in the field
Roger Chou, MD, MPH
Oregon Health & Science
University
Keynote Address: The state of
the evidence on chronic opioid
therapy and risk mitigation
Jane Ballantyne, MD, MPH
University of Washington
Keynote Address: Principles for
more cautious and selective
opioid prescribing for chronic
non-cancer pain
Get your questions answered by
national experts
Conference faculty will share insights from
successful chronic opioid therapy (COT) safety
initiatives. Hear from leading COT researchers,
health care leaders, and clinicians with expertise
spanning primary care, pharmacy, pain
management, practice change, and physician
education, including:
 Gary Franklin, MD, Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries
 Erin Krebs, MD, MPH, Minneapolis VA
Healthcare System, and University of
Minnesota School of Medicine
 Andrew Kolodny, Physicians for Responsible
Opioid Prescribing, and Maimonides Medical
Center
 Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD, University of
Washington
 Michael Von Korff, ScD, Group Health
Research Institute
 And many others! See page 4 for a complete
list of conference faculty.
All attendees receive tools to help make
opioid prescribing safer
 A patient care plan and treatment agreement
(can be used with electronic medical records)
 Patient education materials describing risks and
benefits of COT in plain language
 A sample online clinician education program
 Washington State COT guidelines and a sample
clinical guideline
Who should attend?
Health care professionals responsible for COT
quality improvement and clinicians who want to
change practice in their settings
Register online at:
www.eventbrite.com/event/3628531034
$315 on or before September 15, 2012
$400 after September 15
Accommodations at Cedarbrook Lodge:
$169 per night + tax (make reservations at
www.cedarbrooklodge.com by October 1 using
conference code GROUP)- 2 -
October 31, 2012 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
OPENING SESSION Why the status quo is not an option
6:00 6:10
Welcome
Michelle Seelig, MD, and Michael Von Korff, ScD
6:10 6:25
Opioids for chronic pain: Why the status quo is not an option
Michael Von Korff, ScD
6:25 6:45
Patient perspectives on pain medications
Debra Nelson, MA
6:45 7:15
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: State of the evidence on chronic opioid therapy
and risk mitigation
Roger Chou, MD, MPH
7:15 8:30
Socialize with other participants over dinner
Sit down dinner with buffet service
November 1, 2012 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
MORNING SESSION 1 Changing chronic opioid therapy management
8:30 8:50
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Principles for more cautious and selective opioid
prescribing for chronic non-cancer pain
Jane Ballantyne, MD
8:50 9:10
Essential elements of COT guideline implementation
Grant Scull, MD
9:10 9:30
Standard pharmacy work supporting COT guideline implementation
Rivka Klaff, PharmD
9:30 9:50
The role of leadership and the Rapid Process Improvement Workshop
Claire Trescott, MD
9:50 10:15 Questions and discussion
10:15 10:45 Break- 3 -
MORNING SESSION 2 Clinical issues in COT risk mitigation
10:45 11:05
Barriers to opioid monitoring in primary care
Erin Krebs, MD, MPH
11:05 11:25
Standard work and tools for managing patients on COT in primary care
Michelle Seelig, MD
11:25 12:00
Practical strategies for avoiding dose escalation and for
tapering COT when indicated
Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD, and Hannah Burdge, DO
12:00 12:15 Questions and discussion
Working lunch
12:15 1:30
Industry influence on opioid prescribing and professional advocacy for
increased safety
Andrew Kolodny, MD, and Gary Franklin, MD, MPH
Lunch served at 12:15. Lecture begins at 12:40.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS Choose one. Sessions repeat at 3 p.m.
1:30 2:30
SESSION A: Achieving system change to mitigate COT risks
Randi Beck, MD; Andrew Bertagnolli, PhD; Rivka Klaff, PharmD; Grant Scull,
MD; Mark Stephens; Claire Trescott, MD; and Michael Von Korff, ScD
SESSION B: Working with COT patients and overcoming barriers to safe
prescribing
Jane Ballantyne, MD, MPH; Marie Boudreaux, MD; Hannah Burdge, DO; Erin
Krebs, MD, MPH; Tony Mariano, PhD; Debra Nelson, MA; Michelle Seelig,
MD; and Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD
SESSION C: Policy and public advocacy
Gary Franklin, MD, MPH, and Andrew Kolodny, MD
2:30 3:00 Break
3:00 4:00 Repeat sessions A, B, and C
Close of conference
4:00 4:20
Discuss next steps: Forming a learning network to share what works
and what doesnt
Facilitated by Michelle Seelig, MD, and Michael Von Korff, ScD
4:20 5:00
Reception
No-host bar and informal discussion- 4 -
Conference Faculty
Jane Ballantyne, MD, MPH
Professor, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
University of Washington
Randi Beck, MD
Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Group Health Cooperative
Andrew Bertagnolli, PhD
Health Psychologist
SpineCare Medical Group
Marie Boudreaux, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Group Health Cooperative
Hannah Burdge, DO
Doctor of Osteopathy, Family Medicine
Group Health Cooperative
Roger Chou, MD, MPH
Internal Medicine Physician
Associate Professor of Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Gary Franklin, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Washington State Department of Labor and
Industries
Rivka Klaff, PharmD
Pharmacy Coordinator
Group Health Cooperative
Andrew Kolodny, MD
President
Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
Maimonides Medical Center
Erin Krebs, MD, MPH
Internal Medicine Physician
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
Tony Mariano, PhD
Psychologist
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
Debra Nelson, MA
PsyD Doctoral Candidate
Alliant International University/CSPP - SF
Grant Scull, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Assistant Family Practice Residency Director
Group Health Cooperative
Michelle Seelig, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Medical Director, Clinical Knowledge & Support
Group Health Cooperative
Mark Stephens
Principal
Change Management Consulting, LLC
Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD
Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Services
University of Washington
Claire Trescott, MD
Medical Director, Primary Care
Group Health Cooperative
Michael Von Korff, ScD
Scientific Investigator
Group Health Research Institute
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Determination of credit is pending.
This conference is co-sponsored by the Group Health Foundation, Physicians for Responsible Opioid
Prescribing, and the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine's Project ROAM:
Program of Excellence in Rural Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Sub Award Number
109212-G002562
Leaders in the field will describe successful initiatives that are helping improve the safety of chronic opioid therapy (COT). Interactive sessions will cover the state of the science on COT risks, challenges we face when trying to improve practice, and strategies for overcoming these challenges.
View speakers and download full program.
Online registration is quick and easy. Visit the registration page for detailed information about travel and accommodations.
Register now! Then use the "Share This" button at top right to forward this invitation to your colleagues.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
1730 Minor Ave; Suite 1600 | Seattle, WA 98101-1448 | 206-287-2900
http://e2.ma/message/ig3ec/q6cutd
Hear from national experts who are answering the federal call to curb the epidemic of prescription opioid abuse and overdose.
WHAT: National Summit on Opioid Safety: Strategies and Tools for More Cautious Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy. Hosted by Group Health Cooperative.
WHEN: October 31, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and November 1, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Cedarbrook Lodge, Seattle, WA (near SeaTac airport)
Save $85 when you register on or before September 15!
Space is limited, so please register early.
Strategies and Tools for More Cautious Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy
EVENING SESSION: October 31, 2012 ● 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
ALL-DAY SESSION: November 1, 2012 ● 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Cedarbrook Lodge ● Seattle, WA
Learn the state of the science on opioid risk mitigation from leaders in the field
Roger Chou, MD, MPH
Oregon Health & Science
University
Keynote Address: The state of
the evidence on chronic opioid
therapy and risk mitigation
Jane Ballantyne, MD, MPH
University of Washington
Keynote Address: Principles for
more cautious and selective
opioid prescribing for chronic
non-cancer pain
Get your questions answered by
national experts
Conference faculty will share insights from
successful chronic opioid therapy (COT) safety
initiatives. Hear from leading COT researchers,
health care leaders, and clinicians with expertise
spanning primary care, pharmacy, pain
management, practice change, and physician
education, including:
 Gary Franklin, MD, Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries
 Erin Krebs, MD, MPH, Minneapolis VA
Healthcare System, and University of
Minnesota School of Medicine
 Andrew Kolodny, Physicians for Responsible
Opioid Prescribing, and Maimonides Medical
Center
 Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD, University of
Washington
 Michael Von Korff, ScD, Group Health
Research Institute
 And many others! See page 4 for a complete
list of conference faculty.
All attendees receive tools to help make
opioid prescribing safer
 A patient care plan and treatment agreement
(can be used with electronic medical records)
 Patient education materials describing risks and
benefits of COT in plain language
 A sample online clinician education program
 Washington State COT guidelines and a sample
clinical guideline
Who should attend?
Health care professionals responsible for COT
quality improvement and clinicians who want to
change practice in their settings
Register online at:
www.eventbrite.com/event/3628531034
$315 on or before September 15, 2012
$400 after September 15
Accommodations at Cedarbrook Lodge:
$169 per night + tax (make reservations at
www.cedarbrooklodge.com by October 1 using
conference code GROUP)- 2 -
October 31, 2012 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
OPENING SESSION Why the status quo is not an option
6:00 6:10
Welcome
Michelle Seelig, MD, and Michael Von Korff, ScD
6:10 6:25
Opioids for chronic pain: Why the status quo is not an option
Michael Von Korff, ScD
6:25 6:45
Patient perspectives on pain medications
Debra Nelson, MA
6:45 7:15
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: State of the evidence on chronic opioid therapy
and risk mitigation
Roger Chou, MD, MPH
7:15 8:30
Socialize with other participants over dinner
Sit down dinner with buffet service
November 1, 2012 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
MORNING SESSION 1 Changing chronic opioid therapy management
8:30 8:50
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Principles for more cautious and selective opioid
prescribing for chronic non-cancer pain
Jane Ballantyne, MD
8:50 9:10
Essential elements of COT guideline implementation
Grant Scull, MD
9:10 9:30
Standard pharmacy work supporting COT guideline implementation
Rivka Klaff, PharmD
9:30 9:50
The role of leadership and the Rapid Process Improvement Workshop
Claire Trescott, MD
9:50 10:15 Questions and discussion
10:15 10:45 Break- 3 -
MORNING SESSION 2 Clinical issues in COT risk mitigation
10:45 11:05
Barriers to opioid monitoring in primary care
Erin Krebs, MD, MPH
11:05 11:25
Standard work and tools for managing patients on COT in primary care
Michelle Seelig, MD
11:25 12:00
Practical strategies for avoiding dose escalation and for
tapering COT when indicated
Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD, and Hannah Burdge, DO
12:00 12:15 Questions and discussion
Working lunch
12:15 1:30
Industry influence on opioid prescribing and professional advocacy for
increased safety
Andrew Kolodny, MD, and Gary Franklin, MD, MPH
Lunch served at 12:15. Lecture begins at 12:40.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS Choose one. Sessions repeat at 3 p.m.
1:30 2:30
SESSION A: Achieving system change to mitigate COT risks
Randi Beck, MD; Andrew Bertagnolli, PhD; Rivka Klaff, PharmD; Grant Scull,
MD; Mark Stephens; Claire Trescott, MD; and Michael Von Korff, ScD
SESSION B: Working with COT patients and overcoming barriers to safe
prescribing
Jane Ballantyne, MD, MPH; Marie Boudreaux, MD; Hannah Burdge, DO; Erin
Krebs, MD, MPH; Tony Mariano, PhD; Debra Nelson, MA; Michelle Seelig,
MD; and Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD
SESSION C: Policy and public advocacy
Gary Franklin, MD, MPH, and Andrew Kolodny, MD
2:30 3:00 Break
3:00 4:00 Repeat sessions A, B, and C
Close of conference
4:00 4:20
Discuss next steps: Forming a learning network to share what works
and what doesnt
Facilitated by Michelle Seelig, MD, and Michael Von Korff, ScD
4:20 5:00
Reception
No-host bar and informal discussion- 4 -
Conference Faculty
Jane Ballantyne, MD, MPH
Professor, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
University of Washington
Randi Beck, MD
Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Group Health Cooperative
Andrew Bertagnolli, PhD
Health Psychologist
SpineCare Medical Group
Marie Boudreaux, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Group Health Cooperative
Hannah Burdge, DO
Doctor of Osteopathy, Family Medicine
Group Health Cooperative
Roger Chou, MD, MPH
Internal Medicine Physician
Associate Professor of Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Gary Franklin, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Washington State Department of Labor and
Industries
Rivka Klaff, PharmD
Pharmacy Coordinator
Group Health Cooperative
Andrew Kolodny, MD
President
Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
Maimonides Medical Center
Erin Krebs, MD, MPH
Internal Medicine Physician
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
Tony Mariano, PhD
Psychologist
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
Debra Nelson, MA
PsyD Doctoral Candidate
Alliant International University/CSPP - SF
Grant Scull, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Assistant Family Practice Residency Director
Group Health Cooperative
Michelle Seelig, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Medical Director, Clinical Knowledge & Support
Group Health Cooperative
Mark Stephens
Principal
Change Management Consulting, LLC
Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD
Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Services
University of Washington
Claire Trescott, MD
Medical Director, Primary Care
Group Health Cooperative
Michael Von Korff, ScD
Scientific Investigator
Group Health Research Institute
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Determination of credit is pending.
This conference is co-sponsored by the Group Health Foundation, Physicians for Responsible Opioid
Prescribing, and the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine's Project ROAM:
Program of Excellence in Rural Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Sub Award Number
109212-G002562
Leaders in the field will describe successful initiatives that are helping improve the safety of chronic opioid therapy (COT). Interactive sessions will cover the state of the science on COT risks, challenges we face when trying to improve practice, and strategies for overcoming these challenges.
View speakers and download full program.
Online registration is quick and easy. Visit the registration page for detailed information about travel and accommodations.
Register now! Then use the "Share This" button at top right to forward this invitation to your colleagues.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
1730 Minor Ave; Suite 1600 | Seattle, WA 98101-1448 | 206-287-2900
