Top in rheumatology: Medicaid eligibility, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug use
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A recent study showed that increasing asset limits for low-income Medicare beneficiaries seeking Medicaid supplemental coverage would boost eligibility. It was the top story in rheumatology last week.
Another top story was about an 80% increase in disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) interruptions in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read these and more top stories in rheumatology below:
'Modest' increase to Medicaid asset limits may boost eligibility for vulnerable seniors
Increasing asset limits placed on low-income Medicare beneficiaries seeking Medicaid supplemental coverage, which in many states have remained unchanged for 30 years, could increase eligibility by as much as 7.5%, according to researchers. Read more.
DMARD interruptions rose 80% in early 2021 among autoimmune rheumatic patients
DMARD interruptions in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases increased more than 80% between December 2020 and May 2021, leading to higher rates of self-reported flares, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research. Read more.
Virtual approach improves treat-to-target implementation in rheumatoid arthritis
Virtual learning collaboratives, which are less intensive and relatively low-cost compared with in-person models, can improve treat-to-target implementation for rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research. Read more.
Communication key to successful reproductive planning in RA
Rheumatoid arthritis can complicate reproductive decision-making for women, but communication between provider and patient along with careful planning can lead to successful outcomes. Read more.
Hooked on Rheum with S. Louis Bridges, MD, PhD
As a college student, I met a young woman, a member of my church, with severe, deforming rheumatoid arthritis. Despite her severe pain and difficulty with daily activities, she had an amazing attitude and provided inspiration for me to want to help people with chronic medical conditions. Read more.