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2024 Remote Physiologic Monitoring and Therapeutic Monitoring Coding Guidance

From the College | January 9, 2024

This guidance from the ACR provides information about new remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) treatment management codes

Striving for Equity

Glen Rodman | December 5, 2023

SAN DIEGO—At ACR Convergence 2023, panelists provided guidance for reducing disparities and improving health equity for patients who are negatively impacted by social determinants of health.

SAN DIEGO—Pain is one of the most common symptoms of rheumatic disease, and this session at ACR Convergence 2023 was dedicated to understanding recent research concerning the relationship between pain and inflammation.

What’s New in RA Research?

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | November 8, 2023

Dr. Aletaha discussed several studies of interventions in pre-RA, including SAVE, STIVEA, PROMPT, PRAIRI, TREAT EARLIER and STOP-RA.

Case Report: Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

Jagmohan S. Jandu, MD, MA, Sri Harsha Boppana, MD, Prahlad A. Reddy, MD, & Atigadda N. Reddy, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF | November 8, 2023

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare gastrointestinal pathological process defined by the presence of gas within the layers of the intestinal wall, commonly within the mucosa and submucosa of the small and large intestines.2,3 PCI has been described in the literature in association with various connective tissue diseases, including scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease,…

When Is Arthroplasty Recommended? New ACR/AAHKS Guideline Offers Considerations for Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | November 1, 2023

The ACR released a new arthroplasty guideline in an effort to remedy significant & detrimental delays faced by osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis patients who require surgical intervention.

Cannabis for Pain Relief: An Area Ripe for Research

Vanessa Caceres | September 28, 2023

Medical cannabis may benefit patients experiencing pain, and rheumatologists should be able to discuss its potential risks and benefits with their patients. Here are insights from Dr. Mary Ann Fitzcharles on current research, patient use and more.

2024 Proposed Rule for the Quality Payment Program Released

RISE Registry Team | August 17, 2023

See key changes for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System for the 2024 performance year as outlined in the proposed rule.

Guideline for Integrative RA Interventions Released

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | August 3, 2023

Discussions between clinicians and their patients about complementary aspects of their care just got easier with the release of the 2022 ACR Guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet, and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Summer 2023’s Awards, Appointments & Announcements in Rheumatology

Gretchen Henkel | June 10, 2023

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…