Arthritis/Musculoskeletal

Our plans for arthritis and MSK are focused on three spots in the algorithms that need shoring up, i.e. early intervention, exercise and coping skills.

Our Patient Engagement Caucus includes representatives from strong patient support groups including CAPA (Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance), COPN (Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network) and the AQDC (the chronic pain foundation in Quebec).

A key component is finding ways for provincally-funded programs like AREP (Arthritis Rehab and Education Program funded by the MOH in Ontario) to reach and engage more people including working with plan sponsors in the workplace.