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Rheumatology Could Face New Challenges Under Drug Tariff Reforms

From the College | August 11, 2025

A 15% tariff on all European Union exports, including pharmaceuticals, went into effect on Aug. 7. The tariff could impact the cost of providing care, patient access to therapies and drug research and development.

Case Report: Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Secondary to Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Sambhawana Bhandari, MD, & Colin Diffie, MD | August 7, 2025

This report presents a rare case of bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis secondary to granulomatosis with polyangiitis, underscoring the importance of recognizing large-vessel involvement as a potential manifestation of AAV; it also includes a narrative review analyzing eight previously reported cases.

JAK Inhibitors 101

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | July 28, 2025

Experts provided an in-depth review of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, discussing the latest research on their use in the treatment of specific rheumatic conditions, the risks associated with them and more.

Finding the Panacea: The Management of Psoriatic Arthritis

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | July 16, 2025

In a session at EULAR 2025, Dr. Laura Coates discussed the management of PsA, providing insights into the current research and when clinicians may want to consider prescribing specific medications.

Douglas White, MD, PhD, Transitions to Private Practice

Gretchen Henkel | July 10, 2025

ACR Past President Douglas White, MD, PhD, discusses his transition to private practice & the tensions between private practice & academic rheumatologists.

President’s Corner: The ACR Is on Your Side

Carol A. Langford, MD, MHS | July 9, 2025

Encouraging lawmakers to pass legislation and promote policies that positively affect rheumatologists, rheumatology care teams and those living with rheumatic disease is one of the most impactful ways the ACR advances its mission. The role of advocacy has never been more critical than in recent months, when we have seen an unprecedented number of executive…

The Secret Lives of the Rheumatologist

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | July 9, 2025

Clark Kent, Hannah Montana, Dexter Morgan, David Bowie and your friendly neighborhood rheumatologist: What do all of these people have in common? Chances are, they live secret lives we rarely get to peer into. Unlike Superman, Miley Stewart, Dexter Morgan and Ziggy Stardust, rheumatologists are very much real, flesh-and-blood characters. Rheumatologists also have secret lives…

Rheumatologists Across Borders

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | July 8, 2025

The EULAR/ACR/APLAR Research Exchange Program is an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas within the rheumatology community internationally. Here the program’s most recent participants share their experiences & excitement.

Arkansas Leads the Nation with Landmark Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform

Joseph Cantrell, JD | June 22, 2025

Signed into law in April, the legislation will ban direct and indirect PBM ownership of pharmacies, effective Jan. 1, 2026. It addresses longstanding concerns about conflicts of interest, market consolidation and patient access created by vertically integrated PBM pharmacy models.

My Reflections on Research Cuts

Christina D. Downey, MD | June 10, 2025

For decades, the U.S. has served as a beacon to the international scientific community. With drastic cuts to scientific investment proposed and implemented, the U.S. stands to lose not only immigrants considering careers in research, but also homegrown scientists. Christina Downey, MD, reflects on the cuts and invites members to be part of the solution.