Practices that received Provider Relief Funds between April 10–June 30, 2020, and did not file a report may request to submit a late report and avoid having funds recouped.
Is Hydroxychloroquine Safe During Pregnancy?
Chambers et al. found no evidence of an increased risk of major structural birth defects nor any increase in a wide range of other pregnancy outcomes attributable to prenatal exposure to hydroxychloroquine.
The ACR’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Summary v5
On Feb. 2, 2022, the ACR released a revised version of its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Summary (version 5, revised). A full paper was originally published online in Arthritis & Rheumatology (A&R) on March 17, 2021, and version 5 has been submitted to A&R for publication. Updates include: Recommendations differentiating supplemental and booster doses, including…
Get Expert Advice on Compliance Safeguards Post-Pandemic
Payer audits and coding scrutiny are in full swing after an influx of fraudulent claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure your coding practices are in compliance to protect your revenue.
Update from the ACR Insurance Subcommittee
The ISC has worked with CVS Caremark to revisit changes to its prior authorization forms that would have increased the administrative burden on practices, and patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina may not have to worry about switching to a self-administered biologic.
Study Documents Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections in Vaccinated Healthcare Workers
A 2021 study demonstrated the prevalence of COVID-19 breakthrough infections in vaccinated healthcare workers, underlining the need for booster shots for this at-risk population.
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Passed by Congress
The ACR-supported Breen Act will provide resources for mental health services and programs for healthcare professionals to reduce burnout and prevent suicide.
MIPS Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances Application Reopened for 2021 MIPS Performance Year
The CMS has reopened the MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances applications for groups, virtual groups and Alternative Payment Model Entities are now open through March 31.
The Ins & Outs of Patient Assistance Programs
Although effective against rheumatic disease, biologic therapies come with hefty price tags. Patient assistance programs can be a useful resource to help under- and uninsured patients get the drugs they need.
A Quick Reference Guide to Patient Education Materials on Gout
The following websites offer an abundance of options to help your patients understand their disease and learn to live with it. Several sites offer information in various languages, and for your patients who prefer audio-visual to print, one site has several educational videos. The ACR—Diseases and Conditions: Gout (Web page or PDF available in English…
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