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American College Of Rheumatology

Clinical Guidance
Lupus
Treatment Guidelines

Guidelines

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

The most up to date guidelines for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were published by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in 2019.

Clinical Guidance
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Treatment Guidelines

Treatment Recommendations & Guidelines

Muhammad Asim Kahn, MD, FRCP, MACP; Nurullah Akkoç, MD

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

Clinical Guidance
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Assessment and Treatment

Treatment Recommendations & Guidelines

Muhammad Asim Kahn, MD, FRCP, MACP; Nurullah Akkoç, MD

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

Clinical Guidance
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Presentation and Diagnosis

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Care of Patients With axSpA

Muhammad Asim Kahn, MD, FRCP, MACP; Nurullah Akkoç, MD

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

Clinical Guidance
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Overview

Axial Spondyloarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Muhammad Asim Kahn, MD, FRCP, MACP; Nurullah Akkoç, MD

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

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May 31, 2024
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‘A significant underrepresentation’: Rheumatology awards often fail to recognize women

‘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.

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May 29, 2024
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ACR launches free website with rheumatology guidance for primary care physicians

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.

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May 29, 2024
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VIDEO: Medicare physician fee schedule ‘on an untenable track’

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.

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May 24, 2024
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ACR: Prior authorization, fee schedule reform must be Congress’ ‘top priority’

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.”

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March 19, 2024
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ACR calls for ‘long-term’ policy changes after Medicare fee schedule lowered, then raised

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.

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