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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.

How to Diagnose Sjögren’s Disease

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD | August 26, 2025

Improve your Sjögren’s disease diagnosis. Experts discuss objective testing, seronegative cases, ILD screening & management strategies.

A Sound Diagnosis for Glandular Swelling

Hung Vo, MD, Zhichun Lu, MD, & Eugene Kissin, MD | August 26, 2025

In this case study, ultrasonography proves useful for excluding a diagnosis of Sjögren’s disease, leading to a correct diagnosis of IgG4-RD.

Promising Phase 2 Results for Efgartigimod alfa-fcab in Adults with Primary Sjögren’s Disease

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | August 26, 2025

A study from Peene et al. found that patients with primary Sjögren’s disease experienced significant improvements in systemic disease activity and symptoms when treated with intravenous efgartigimod alfa-fcab.

The What, Why & How of MIPS Exception Applications

Allison Plitman, MPA | August 9, 2025

Practices that have experienced extreme circumstances—including wildfires or flooding—can apply for exceptions for Quality Payment Program reporting. Applications for 2025 are open through Dec. 31.

A Joint Doctor with Joint Disease

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD | July 31, 2025

This year, Dr. Sam Shapiro underwent total hip arthroplasty. Her journey from being an athlete to suffering from arthritis and chronic joint pain was difficult. Here is her story, complete with post-op insights.