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In Memoriam: Dr. Bruce McNeil Milburn Sr.

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We recently learned that Bruce McNeil Milburn, MD (70), passed away Dec. 27, 2024, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was diagnosed with ALS just a year ago. Dr. Milburn was a practicing rheumatologist in Brevard County, Fla., for more than 30 years. Born on March 23, 1954, Dr. Milburn dedicated his life…

ACR Image Competition 2024 Results, Part 2—People’s Choice

Ana Rita Fradique, MD  |  

The 2024 Image Competition showcased images representing a diverse range of pediatric patients. Here, we showcase the images from Europe and Central Asia, which were selected by ACR Convergence 2024 attendees in the first plenary session to receive the People’s Choice Award. A Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease An 18-month-old boy from Angola was…

President’s Corner: ACR Initiatives Support Research at Every Level

Carol A. Langford, MD, MHS  |  

For me, few ACR events bring home our connection as a rheumatology community more than our annual meeting, ACR Convergence. In addition to its many important opportunities for networking and education, one aspect of the meeting that always inspires me is the research. Research represents one of the three priorities of my presidential term because…

Key Telemedicine Updates for 2025

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As of Jan. 1, rheumatology practices face significant changes in coding and reimbursement for telemedicine services, including new and deleted billing codes, updated Medicare policies and looming expiration of pandemic-related flexibilities.

2025 ACR Economic Benchmark Survey to Cover Key Practice Metrics

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This spring, the ACR will be distributing a survey to collect data about academic and community practice productivity, finances, staffing, technology and more. It’s critical members report the most accurate data possible to help the ACR address members’ needs, and enable rheumatologists and practices maintain economic viability.

A Look Back at 2024 Regulatory Developments

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In 2024, key federal healthcare regulations and policy developments—related to health insurance, privacy protections, reimbursement, biosimilar use and more—shaped the landscape of the practice of rheumatology in several important ways.