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Public Health Emergency to End May 11

February 4, 2023 • By From the College

On Jan. 30, President Joseph Biden announced that the public health emergency will not be renewed again, allowing it to expire on May 11. The ACR is working on compiling a list of healthcare policy changes relevant to rheumatology providers and patients.... [Read More]

Healthcare Policy Prospects in the 118th Congress

February 4, 2023 • By From the College

The U.S. government remains divided. Democrats hold the White House and the Senate by one vote, and Republicans lead the House. Amid this division, the ACR is watching possible areas to advance healthcare legislation. Meet the committees and members with the largest jurisdiction over healthcare policy.... [Read More]

Reform of Medicare Payment System Needed to Maintain Patient Care, ACR Says

February 2, 2023 • By From the College

In a joint letter, the ACR urges Congress to undergo comprehensive reform of the Medicare payment system and seek long-term payment solutions that will allow clinicians to continue to care for Medicare patients.... [Read More]

FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Evusheld

February 2, 2023 • By From the College

The Food & Drug Administration announced Jan. 26 that tixagevimab/cilgavimab (Evusheld) is no longer authorized for use in the U.S. The decision was based on new data suggesting that the treatment is unlikely to be active against the most common current SARS-CoV-2 variants.... [Read More]

Key Facts on Billing Drug Wastage

January 24, 2023 • By From the College

The ACR has compiled guidelines and tips on how to use the JW modifier and correctly bill Medicare for discarded drugs and biologicals. This modifier can be applied only to unused amounts from a single-dose vial or package.... [Read More]

CMS Announces Timeline for Drug Negotiations

January 20, 2023 • By From the College

This month, the CMS will begin steps to develop a drug pricing negotiation process as allowed by the Inflation Reduction Act. The ACR plans to participate in public comment opportunities.... [Read More]

The ACR Announces New Community Practice Council; Applications Now Open

January 10, 2023 • By From the College

The new council, comprising professionals from small or independent rheumatology practices, will work with the ACR and its committees on issues that confront members in small practices.... [Read More]

2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Quality Payment Program Published

January 6, 2023 • By From the College

The ACR highlights essential policy and reporting changes to the Quality Payment Program for performance year 2023 and beyond. Key changes include policies regarding the development of new MIPS Value Pathways and refinement of subgroup participation.... [Read More]

Public Health Emergency Extended

January 5, 2023 • By From the College

Later this month, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is expected to extend the public health emergency (PHE) for another 90 days. The PHE extension will allow for the continuation of many flexibilities instituted in 2020, including the expansion of such telehealth provisions as audio-only telehealth.... [Read More]

The ACR Thanks 2022 RheumPAC Matching Campaign Donors

December 1, 2022 • By From the College

The ACR is grateful to all members who donated to RheumPAC during this year’s matching campaign, which raised over $27,000 from members and another $13,000 from volunteer leaders who made a pledge for each donor.... [Read More]

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