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Bharat Kumar, MD

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Rheumatology

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS  |  November 4, 2022

I looked at the joints. They spoke back to me—”I need more humanism,” they whispered. To longtime readers, those two sentences may sound both familiar and alien, perhaps even a little humorous. That’s because those sentences were generated entirely by a computer using artificial intelligence (AI). It was simple, too: I just copied the text…

Filed under:Information TechnologyOpinionRheuminationsSpeak Out RheumTechnologyTechnology Tagged with:artificial intelligencebiasDiversity

Speak Out Rheum: How Did We Go So Wrong with Opioid Prescribing?

Richard Brasington Jr., MD, FACP, MACR  |  November 4, 2022

I have been listening to The Fighter Pilot Podcast because my fantasy career would have been to fly a jet fighter plane (not even remotely possible, given my constitution). I learned that when an aircraft accident occurs, a mishap board is convened, not to assign blame but to try to learn what went wrong and…

Filed under:AnalgesicsDrug UpdatesOpinionSpeak Out Rheum Tagged with:opioid crisisPain Syndrome FocusRheumSpeak Out Rheumatology

Advocacy Highlights & Fall Treats: Reflections from the GAC Chair

Elizabeth "Blair" Solow, MD  |  October 21, 2022

Outgoing Government Affairs Committee Chair Blair Solow, MD, offers advocacy updates from 2022 and seasonal reflections on how to stay focused on efforts that matter when faced with daunting challenges.

Filed under:Legislation & Advocacy Tagged with:ACR advocacydrug pricingGovernment Affairs Committee (GAC)Legislation & Advocacyprior authorizationReimbursement

With Deepest Gratitude: The ACR Appreciates Your Willing Service

From the College  |  October 21, 2022

We at the ACR acknowledge all ACR, ARP and Rheumatology Research Foundation volunteers whose committee terms are ending in November. Thank you for your valuable time and efforts toward advancing rheumatology during a challenging time. ACR: Board of Directors Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc; ACR President Barbara Slusher, MSW, PA-C; ARP President Anne R. Bass,…

Filed under:American College of RheumatologyFrom the College Tagged with:ACR standing committeesVolunteer

ACR Praises House for Passing Prior Authorization Reform Bill

From the College  |  October 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Sept. 14, the ACR praised the House of Representatives for overwhelmingly passing bipartisan legislation intended to make it easier for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to access the timely care they need. The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173) passed the House on a voice vote. If enacted, the bill will create…

Filed under:From the CollegeLegislation & AdvocacyProfessional Topics Tagged with:Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Actprior authorization

How Rheumatologists Are Paid: Luke Barré, MD, Joins AMA Committee That Helps Shape Physician Fee Schedule

Leslie Mertz, PhD  |  October 7, 2022

The American Medical Association’s Relative Value Update Committee advises the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on appropriate reimbursement rates for specialty services. Luke Barré, MD, MPH, RhMSUS, is learning the ropes as the ACR’s newest representative.

Filed under:Legislation & AdvocacyPractice SupportProfiles Tagged with:AMA Relative Value Update Committee (RUC)Luke Barréphysician reimbursementTimothy Laing

How to Navigate the Employment Offer

Emily A. Johnson, JD  |  September 6, 2022

There’s nothing quite as exciting as answering a phone call to hear the words: “You’re hired.” After hours of research and preparation, multiple interviews and a healthy dose of daydreaming about your first day, you’ve made it across the finish line. Except for one final hurdle—the negotiation process. Don’t overlook it. The negotiation process is…

Filed under:Legal UpdatesProfessional Topics Tagged with:employment agreementemployment contract

Clinical Challenges in SLE: Glucocorticoids—How Much Is Too Much?

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD  |  July 22, 2022

Glucocorticoids remain a prominent part of care for many patients with SLE but can have toxic side effects; this EULAR 2022 session discussed one institution’s approach to lower the dosage.

Filed under:ConditionsMeeting ReportsSystemic Lupus Erythematosus Tagged with:GlucocorticoidsHCQHydroxychloroquine (HCQ)prednisoneSLEsystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Refractory Gout Is a Myth: Tips from an Expert

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD  |  July 22, 2022

At this EULAR 2022 session, one expert explains why he believes refractory gout is caused by mismanagement and discussed ways around treatment obstacles.

Filed under:ConditionsEULAR/OtherGout and Crystalline ArthritisMeeting Reports Tagged with:EULARGoutGout Resource Centerpatient carerefractory gout

Difficult-to-Treat Lupus: When & How to Use New Therapies

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD  |  July 21, 2022

Clinicians have numerous treatment options for SLE; in a EULAR 2022 session, some of the newer therapies were reviewed.

Filed under:ConditionsEULAR/OtherMeeting ReportsSystemic Lupus Erythematosus Tagged with:belimumabEULARHCQHydroxychloroquine (HCQ)rituximabSLEsystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

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