Platelets may be a key source of mitochondrial antigens in systemic lupus erythematosus, according to a recent study.
Relative Value Survey Forthcoming for Updated AMA Outpatient Consultation Codes
Some ACR members will be randomly selected to take an important survey to determine relative values for services in new outpatient consultation codes.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Reintroduced in House
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173) will require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to regulate the use of prior authorization by Medicare Advantage plans and establish a process to make real-time decisions for services that are routinely approved. Ask your Congressperson today to support providers and patients and join the more than 100 representatives who are co-sponsoring the bill.
Medicare Contractors Provide Guidance for Use of JA, JB Modifiers
As of April 2021, Medicare requires the use of the JA or JB modifier when billing for drugs that have one Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Level II (J or Q) code but multiple routes of administration.
Cohort Study Reveals Patients Treated with Rituximab Have Poorer COVID-19 Outcomes
According to a recent cohort study, patients with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases receiving rituximab therapy experience more severe COVID-19. Researchers also found an association between rituximab use and prolonged hospital stays.
Add-On Voclosporin Improves Outcomes in Lupus Nephritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Voclosporin (Lupkynis) in combination with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose corticosteroids improves renal response rates compared with use of these agents alone in patients with in lupus nephritis, according to a company-funded study. “Lupus nephritis can be a devastating condition if not diagnosed and managed early. These data establish voclosporin as an…
New French Law Extends Benefits to Families of Healthcare Workers Who Contracted COVID-19 & Died During the Pandemic
According to the French newspaper, Le Monde, the French Assembly adopted the “mort pour le service de la République”—died in the service of the Republic—statute on May 27. President Emmanuel Macron says this new law is one way to support the families of personnel who die under exceptional circumstances, such as healthcare providers who died…
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Passed
On May 20, with overwhelming support from Congress, President Biden signed legislation that addresses hate crimes committed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular emphasis on the increase in violence against Asian Americans. The law makes reporting hate crimes easier by ensuring reporting resources are available online in multiple languages. It also authorizes grants to state…
COVID-19 Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatic Disease
In a study of patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) and matched comparators with COVID-19 but without systemic ARDs, D’Silva et al. found COVID-19 patients with systemic ARDs may be at a higher risk of hospitalization, ICU admission and more than matched comparators.
Virtual Hill Day Drives 100+ Congressional Conversations on Step Therapy, Workforce Shortages
On May 20, ACR representatives held more than 100 video meetings with Congressional leaders about the need to reform step therapy and alleviate pediatric workforce shortages. You can still add your voice by asking your members of Congress to support the Safe Step Act and fund the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program.
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