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Status Check: Non-Compete Agreements in Healthcare

Emily A. Johnson, JD  |  

The FTC issued a Final Rule that banned non-compete agreements, but the rule was recently halted by a nationwide injunction from a federal court in Texas. 

Bringing Lupus into the Light

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With more than 350 research abstracts on systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis and related conditions accepted for presentation at ACR Convergence 2024, we’re happy to announce that Graciela S. Alarcón, MD, MPH, has accepted the monumental task of reviewing the abstracts and identifying those most likely to make a difference to clinical practice or lead…

Take Action on Medicare Payment, Telehealth

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Medicare physician reimbursement and extension of telehealth flexibilities are two of the ACR’s top legislative priorities as Congress approaches the lame duck session. With physicians facing a 2.8% cut under the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and telehealth flexibilities set to expire at the end of this year, Congress must hear from the…

ICD-10 CM Overview & Updates for 2025

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The newest ICD-10 code set went into effect on Oct. 1 and includes more than 400 new and revised diagnosis codes and headers. In September, the ACR also proposed a new diagnosis code that will undergo a public comment period and consideration for inclusion in a future update.

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In the Wake of Hurricanes Helene & Milton: Lessons Learned

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Editor’s note: As states prepare for Hurricane Milton, at least 223 people have died and hundreds are still unaccounted for in the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26. North and South Carolina, as well as Tennessee, were hard hit, and the U.S. medical system is being tested. Headlines include: “Helene Nearly Turned a…

In Memoriam … Joseph D. Croft Jr., MD

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We recently learned the sad news that Joseph D. Croft Jr., MD, a past president of the ACR and a well-respected member of the rheumatology community passed away in late September.

Progress in Gout Education & Remission

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An ACR Convergence 2024 session will discuss strategies to educate patients about their disease and review the progress toward the concept of remission in gout to better guide physicians.