American College Of Rheumatology
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.
ACR president: Rheumatologists remain dedicated to patients despite ‘constant headwinds’
SAN DIEGO — American College of Rheumatology members continue to meet challenges in patient care and advocacy despite the workforce shortage and COVID-19, President Douglas White, MD, PhD said in his welcome speech at ACR Convergence 2023.
‘Wander and wonder’: How to navigate your first ACR Convergence
The American College of Rheumatology Convergence is many things to many, many people.
ACR: Medicare physician fee schedule 'insufficient' to keep pace with inflation
The looming cut to the CMS conversion factor in 2024 means that payments for physician services may not be enough to keep up with inflation, the American College of Rheumatology said in a press release.
Welcome back, ACR Convergence: Thoughts from the field
It has been a busy year, and I am gearing up for the American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2023. After having just spent the last hour cruising through the elaborate ACR website, let me say, for starters, I am impressed.
American College of Rheumatology asks CMS to extend telehealth flexibilities through 2024
The American College of Rheumatology has called on CMS to extend current telehealth flexibilities — initiated at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — through 2024, according to a press release.