The ACR journal, Arthritis & Rheumatology has introduced a new educational series, with the complement system first in focus. “This isn’t simplified immunology for trainees,” says Dr. Bucala. “It’s for everyone.”
ACR Releases Update to Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Guideline
The ACR recently released an update on the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.1 The guideline, which includes information on the new therapies abaloparatide and romosozumab, emphasizes the importance of shared decision making by patients and clinicians, and also gives information on the importance of sequential therapy after stopping certain osteoporotic prevention therapies. Fracture Prevention…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Potentially Dampens Diversity
Rheumatologists consider ways to encourage racial and ethnic diversity among students and in the workforce in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling that ends affirmative action in higher education.
The AMA Seeks Physician Input to Inform Medicare Physician Payment
The AMA’s Physician Practice Information Survey is seeking updated data on practice costs to inform Medicare physician payment. If your practice receives a request to participate, complete this important survey to help ensure accurate payment.
Your Invitation Here: Learn How Advocacy Can Help You & Your Practice
Learn how ACR staff and volunteers support the interests of the rheumatology community in public policy efforts related to Medicare reimbursement, step therapy reform, drug pricing, supporting the medical workforce and more.
Annual RheumPAC Matching Campaign & Appreciation Event
From Oct. 15–Nov. 15, all donations to RheumPAC will be amplified by matching contributions, so it’s the best time to make your yearly investment. Donors above the silver level will be invited to a special event at ACR Convergence 2023.
The CMS Reveals First 10 Drugs for Medicare Drug Negotiation
The long-awaited list of the first 10 Part D drugs to be included in the new Medicare Price Negotiation process includes the commonly prescribed rheumatology drugs Enbrel and Stelara. Initial negotiations with the drug manufacturers will begin this fall.
ACR on the Hill: Members Ask Congress to Reduce Barriers to Care
In late September, 80 rheumatologists, rheumatology professionals and patients living with rheumatic disease convened in Washington, D.C., for the ACR’s annual Advocates for Arthritis conference, where they marshaled in support of legislation that would reduce current barriers to care for patients.
FDA Grants Interchangeable Designation to Pfizer’s Abrilada, Biosimilar to AbbVie’s Humira
On Oct. 5, Pfizer announced that Abrilada (adalimumab-afzb), its biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab), had received an interchangeable designation from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
In Memoriam: Remembering Frederick Wolfe, MD
Rheumatology giant Frederick Wolfe, MD, passed away Sept. 5, 2023, in Wichita, Kan. The rheumatology community mourns his loss. Fred was born July 1, 1936, in New York. He graduated from Queens College, N.Y., in 1958, and was a social worker for several years. He earned his medical degree in 1966 from the State University…
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