National Meeting​

Convening States and National Organizations to Address Arthritis Public Health Priorities

May 18 – May 20, 2021

Meeting Purpose

The purpose of the national meeting is to convene CDC’s national and state arthritis grantees, and key stakeholders, through a virtual platform to support and encourage the sharing of experiences, lessons learned, and best practices, and provide an opportunity for networking and leveraging of partnerships for DP16-1606 and DP18-1803 cooperative agreement grantees, and other key partners.
Day 1: Tuesday, May 18, 1:00-5:00pm ET
Health Equity and Increasing AAEBI Access to Reach Vulnerable Populations
1:00-1:15PM


1:15-1.45PM

1:45-2:00PM

2:00-2:30PM

2:30-3:00PM


3:00-3:10PM

3:10-3:45PM

3:45-4:00PM

4:15-5:00PM
Welcome
Opening Remarks

Health Equity Presentation

Interactive AAEBI Movement Session

Increasing the Access of AAEBIs to Reach Diverse Populations

State Sharing – Increasing the Access of AAEBIs with a Health Equity Lens

Break

Interactive Q & A with Day 1 Speakers

Wrap Up Day 1

Networking Session with State Colleagues
(focus on Strategy 1 – Expand the availability and accessibility of AAEBIs)

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Day 2: Wednesday, May 19, 12:00-4:30p.m. ET
AAEBIs and Lifestyle Management Program Delivery
12:00-12:45PM



1:00-1:15PM


1:15-1:45PM


1:45-2:00PM

2:00-2:45PM


2:00-2:45PM

2:55-3:30PM


3:30-3:45PM


4:00-4:30PM
Networking with National Partners
(National Recreation and Park Association, Y-USA, Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, Arthritis Foundation)

Welcome
Opening Remarks

Using Virtual Platforms to Engage Participants and Encourage Physical Activity

Interactive AAEBI Movement Session

Fireside Chat with Q&A: The Shift from In-Person to Virtual Delivery of AAEBIs, Examples from the Field

Break

Interactive Technical Assistance with a Focus on AAEBI Virtual Delivery

Wrap Up Day 2

Networking Session with State Colleagues
(focus on Strategies 3 & 4 – Promote walking as a way to manage arthritis symptoms; Raise awareness of the burden of arthritis and ways to manage it)

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Day 3: Thursday, May 20, 12:00-4:00pm ET
Engaging Healthcare Providers; Addressing Reimbursement; Program Sustainability
12:00-12:45PM


1:00-1:15PM


1:15-1:45PM


1:45-2:00PM

2:00-2:45PM


2:00-2:45PM

2:55-3:30PM


3:30-3:45PM

4:00-4:30PM
Networking Session with State Colleagues
(focus on Strategy 2 – Increase health care providers’ patient counseling about the benefits of physical activity for reducing arthritis pain and limitations; and increase provider referrals of patients with arthritis to evidence-based lifestyle management programs)

Welcome
Opening Remarks

Engaging Healthcare Providers to Counsel on Physical Activity, and Refer Patients to AAEBIs

Interactive AAEBI Movement Session

Reimbursement Strategy Discussion

Maintaining Program Success and Sustainability through Reimbursement Strategies – Facilitated Q&A

Wrap Up Day 3 and Closing

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Gear Up for Learning, Sharing & Networking

Watch these videos in advance of the meeting to get the most out of your experience.

Segregated By Design

Partnership Building Spotlight on Kansas

Growing the AAEBI Menu