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Measuring Up: A Review of the ACR-Owned Quality Measures

Allison Plitman, MPA  |  

Since 2006, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) has increasingly driven clinicians to focus on and improve quality. Quality measures help clinicians measure how well they treat their patients. By tracking their performance, clinicians can identify opportunities to improve patient care while meeting federal reporting requirements. Breaking Down Quality Measures The CMS has…

Expert Guidance from the ACR/ARP Access in Rheumatology Meeting

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ACR/ARP Access in Rheumatology—As part of ACR Education Exchange 2023, the ACR/ARP Access in Rheumatology meeting addressed some of the major challenges in coverage and payment that U.S. rheumatology practices face. Speakers included rheumatologists, rheumatology professionals, office managers and CEOs. The first section, Thriving, Not Just Surviving—Keeping Your Rheumatology Practice Solvent, focused on financial management…

What’s Next for Telehealth after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency?

Emily A. Johnson, JD  |  

Do you remember where you were when the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) was declared on Jan. 31, 2020? While it may seem like yesterday, you would be forgiven for not recalling your exact location over three years ago during what felt like an incredible whirlwind for the healthcare industry. One possible location you may…

Summer 2023’s Awards, Appointments & Announcements in Rheumatology

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Arthritis Foundation Establishes Dr. Herbert S.B. Baraf Award for Excellence in Arthritis Care In October 2022 at its annual Commitment to a Cure Gala, the metropolitan Washington, D.C., chapter of the Arthritis Foundation presented its medical honoree, Herbert S.B. Baraf, MD, FACP, MACR, with the inaugural eponymous Dr. Herbert S.B. Baraf Award for Excellence in…

How to Discuss Anti-Inflammatory Diets & Supplements with Your Patients

Emily Molina, MD  |  

My patients ask me almost daily what kind of diet they should be on, or if there are certain supplements they should try. And a growing amount of evidence shows lifestyle and dietary factors may contribute to disease risk and outcomes in rheumatic disease. Thus, rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals are being called upon by patients…

Thick Skin & Solid Research: Necessary Ingredients for Publishing Success

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Scientific publishing requires a commitment to clear writing, concise narratives and a willingness to accept feedback. Daniel Solomon, MD, editor-in-chief of Arthritis & Rheumatology, provides insights into his experiences.

ACR to Lead Resolutions at June AMA House of Delegates Meeting

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The ACR will co-lead with the American Society of Clinical Oncology a resolution on in-office dispensing of specialty drugs and will lead 10 other specialty societies to advance a resolution on the proposed NIH Public Access Plan and equitable access to quality clinical research.

New Study Probes Hydroxychloroquine Adherence During Pregnancy

Antonia Chan & Julia F. Simard, ScD  |  

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is nearly universally recommended for pregnant patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) to reduce lupus disease activity and adverse outcomes in pregnancy.1-3 Yet despite strong evidence supporting its benefits, HCQ appears underutilized, with several studies suggesting fewer than half of all women with lupus take this medication during pregnancy.4 How accurately these results…