American College Of Rheumatology
‘A significant underrepresentation’: Rheumatology awards often fail to recognize women
Historically, women have received far fewer rheumatology awards than men, a trend that is changing — albeit slowly.
ACR launches free website with rheumatology guidance for primary care physicians
The American College of Rheumatology has launched a free online resource to help primary care physicians identify and treat rheumatic conditions.
VIDEO: Medicare physician fee schedule ‘on an untenable track’
DESTIN, Fla. — In this video exclusive, Robert W. Levin, MD, president of the Alliance for Transparent and Affordable Prescriptions, championed the American College of Rheumatology’s recent advocacy for an improved Medicare fee schedule.
ACR: Prior authorization, fee schedule reform must be Congress’ ‘top priority’
The American College of Rheumatology urged Congress to consider multiple reform agendas, including reforming prior authorization and the Medicare physician fee schedule, after a Capitol Hill hearing on the “collapse of private practice.”
ACR calls for ‘long-term’ policy changes after Medicare fee schedule lowered, then raised
The American College of Rheumatology praised lawmakers in Congress for lessening a proposed cut to Medicare physician payments but also called for “long-term systemic policy changes” to ensure future stability.
White House decision not to appeal copay ruling a ‘huge win’ for rheumatology patients
A recent legal battle over copay assistance programs for biologic medications, and whether they must count toward insurance deductibles, have resulted in a positive outcome for patients, according to the American College of Rheumatology.
Yearly depression, physical function screening recommended for all patients with lupus
Depression and physical function should be assessed at least once per year in all patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, according to recommended quality measures devised by an American College of Rheumatology workgroup.
CMS finalizes rule streamlining, digitizing prior authorization process
CMS has finalized a new final rule that aims to shorten prior authorization timelines and streamline processes to remove barriers to patient care, according to a press release.
ACR applauds Congress for dedicating $10 million to arthritis research in defense budget
The American College of Rheumatology applauded Congressional lawmakers for providing a $10 million annual line item for arthritis research in the recently passed $886 billion national defense bill.
Match Day fills 61.5% of pediatric rheumatology fellowship slots, continuing decline
Pediatric rheumatology fellowship programs filled just 61.5% of available slots for 2024 in the National Resident Matching Program, while nearly all adult program slots were filled, according to the American College of Rheumatology.