In comments to the CMS, the ACR advocated for telehealth flexibilities and fair reimbursement and pushed back on proposed efficiency adjustments and changes likely to increase administrative burden on practices.
A recent study in A&R identifies an association between air pollutants, including fire smoke particulate matter, & both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) & RA-associated interstitial lung disease.
An American rheumatology fellow explores the differences& similarities between the U.S. & Chinese health systems through a visit toa hospital inHangzhou, China.
In part 2 of Dr. Sam Shapiro’s journey, learn how she connected with the rheumatology community to change her career and found a better way to embrace her passions for clinical rheumatology, education and helping patients.
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.
Katherine Terracina, MD, & Prajakta P. Masurkar, PhD |
In addition to the impediments to consistent, high-quality care suffered by all incarcerated individuals, incarcerated patients with rheumatic disease face challenges specific to the treatment, management & monitoring of rheumatic conditions.
Incoming Arthritis & Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief Dr. S. Louis Bridges Jr., MD, PhD, discusses his path to rheumatology and outlines his vision for the journal.