Senate

Physicians and advocates from the American College of Rheumatology are set to meet —virtually — with legislators Friday, May 22, to push for direct federal relief for vulnerable specialty practices that have been financially impacted by efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

It would be a mistake to underestimate the effect that COVID-19 has on children, particularly in light of recent reports of children experiencing a serious inflammatory syndrome that has been linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection, Anthony S. Fauci, MD, said Tuesday.

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate this week would establish guidelines to prevent the inappropriate use of step therapy in employer-sponsored health plans, and create a process for patients and their physicians to seek exceptions, according to a statement from the American College of Rheumatology.