COVID-19 vaccination, treatments for rheumatic disease and more—the Late-Breaking Abstracts session of ACR Convergence 2021 highlighted six studies with implications for rheumatology.
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How to Differentiate Between & Manage Hypereosinophilic Syndromes & EGPA
Hypereosinophilic syndromes and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) represent a spectrum of eosinophilic disorders. Amy D. Klion, MD, provided a detailed overview of this spectrum during ACR Convergence 2021.
Multidisciplinary Guidance for Pulmonary Disease in Sjögren’s Syndrome
Lung disease is common, variable and frequently underdiagnosed in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. An expert pulmonologist and a rheumatologist discussed the diagnosis and management of pulmonary manifestations of Sjögren’s syndrome during ACR Convergence 2021.
How Do Axial SpA & PsA with Axial Involvement Differ?
The differences between axial spondyloarthropathy (axSpA) and axial involvement in psoriatic arthritis (axPsA) have clinical and therapeutic implications. Three experts discussed the distinctions during ACR Convergence 2021.
Key 2022 Coding & Billing Updates
In 2022, rheumatology practices should prepare for documentation, coding, billing and reimbursement revisions related to evaluation and management (E/M), split/shared billing policies and telehealth services.
Defining Administration Complexity by the Drug, Not the Diagnosis
Enabling rheumatology practices to use complex administration codes for biologic drugs is critical for maintaining patient access to essential therapies.
The NIAMS Diversity Supplement Program Offers Researcher Funding
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that supports research into the causes, treatment and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, as well as the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research. NIAMS recognizes the…
State Legislative Issues to Watch in 2022
States increasingly take the lead on issues critical to our members and the field of rheumatology, including copay accumulator bans, white bagging restrictions, prior authorization and drug pricing.
Research on SLE, pJIA & More Highlighted in 2nd ACR Convergence 2021 Plenary Session
Experts shined a spotlight on select abstracts of the latest rheumatology research, addressing such topics as racial disparities in the management of children with SLE, vitamin D or fish oil supplementation to prevent autoimmune disease & more.
New Video Shows How to Perform a Lip Biopsy to Diagnose Sjögren’s Syndrome
Labial salivary gland biopsy (i.e., lip biopsy) is a useful tool to help diagnose Sjögren’s syndrome in suspected patients, but most rheumatologists are not trained to perform the minimally invasive procedure. A new, 40-minute training video and slide presentation with step-by-step instructions may help them fill that critical skill gap. Two rheumatologists collaborated to create…
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