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ACR Convergence Preview (11.10.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews this past week's news on RheumNow.com and suggests a learning plan for those wanting to consume the upcoming ACR Convergence 2023 meeting. 

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Arthritis Increased Amongst US Veterans

CDC

A recent CDC reports estimates that in 2019–2021, 21% of U.S. adults (53.2 million) have physician diagnosed arthritis. Now, an updated report shows a larger number (~33%) of U.S. veterans having diagnosed arthritis. Compared to nonveterans, this prevalence was double in men, and 60% higher in women.

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Incidence, Microbiological Studies, and Factors Associated With Prosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Jack Cush, MD

A study of nearly 80,000 US veterans who underwent primary knee joint arthroplasty (TKA) showed  the incidence of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) was highest in the first 3 months and remained elevated through 12 months compared with 12 months or more after surgery.

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ACR Reacts to 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

ACR

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) expressed concern that the conversion factor included in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program final rule is insufficient to address rising inflation.

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Late Should Not Be Less (11.3.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and regulatory approvals from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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"Reproductive right is a global issue"- @CuoghiE suggests what Rheums can do: 👉Advocate for legislation to help pts 👉Integrate family planning 👉Prescribe emergency contraception 👉Provide education about reproductive health #GlobalSummit @ACRheum @RheumNow https://t.co/jLHpzJT2wf
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Dr. del Carmen Zamora-Medina listed several reasons why rheum patients may seek #abortion: teratogenic meds, comorbidities, high disease activity, increased APOs, &women focused reasons. #ACR23 @GlobalSummit #ReproductiveRights @Rheumnow https://t.co/CaH9GVfVvY
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Such contrast to the US! Mexico’s legislature has de-criminalized abortion, making legal and safe abortions avail to rheum pts #ACR23 #GlobalSummit @Rheumnow @CuoghiE https://t.co/xAezGyav0E
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There are lots of reasons why First Nations people might have difficulties with rheumatology care (especially those in remote communities). Population realities Healthcare access Medication access All have a very real impact on the quality of care we deliver. #ACR23 @RheumNow https://t.co/qDBsQRWjk9
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What did they do in Canada to improve the care for their patients of Indigenous background? Practical but strategic approach to healthcare service improvement - that lead to real benefits. #ACR23 @RheumNow https://t.co/VlGW3KBFCj
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Dr. Iyer - factors driving inequity in the access of essential medicines esp. in low to middle-income countries: 💠availability 💠affordability 💠accessibility 💠acceptability #ACR23 @RheumNow @rheumarhyme https://t.co/eIvOAjg31H
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Inequities in Medical Care Delivery: 👉>80% of people live in low/middle income places 👉2 billion people are unable to access meds and healthcare services 👉Availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability are the 4 barriers Dr. J Iyer #ACR23 @RheumNow #GlobalSummit https://t.co/u21NTAYBpY
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Big Pharma – Pay attention! When developing new therapeutics, consider delivery, cost, climate sensitivity and sustainability #GlobalSummit @ACRheum @rheumnow #ACR23 https://t.co/ThqnTI3SNm
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Opportunities to address healthcare inequities: generics/biosimilars, fair pricing, and inclusive business models. #GlobalSummit @RheumNow #ACR23 @ACRheum https://t.co/ynJWWcCqWo
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Introducing RheumNow's #ACR23 faculty! They'll be covering ACR this weekend with valuable tweets, articles, videos and more. Follow us for real time updates. https://t.co/c9jla43lqw
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QD Clinics - Neighbor Consults Your neighbor has a Swollen RPIP4. QD Clinics are sponsored by RheumNows Coverage of #ACR23 live from San Diego https://t.co/ZXNalfiVFv https://t.co/TAxpVyowF5

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ACR Reacts to 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule The ACR expressed concern that the conversion factor included in the CMS CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program final rule is insufficient to address rising inflation https://t.co/ZkMdqJEOkm https://t.co/70SxSGckGf

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New download available, titled "Dealing with Infections" https://t.co/hsOuJoFokg https://t.co/G3MZ9BQo0X

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PMR Mythbusters: PMR Gets 100% Better Within 72 hours https://t.co/S7PWlNoQez https://t.co/CN469rzGVl

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RheumNow Live registration is NOW OPEN! Early bird pricing through 11/30/2023. Register today! https://t.co/1SjBiM7Daj https://t.co/w2cFcj85r5

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