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Telemedicine Studies: A Trainee’s Perspective

Mrinalini Dey, MD

The shift from face-to-face consultations to telemedicine has been immense for clinicians and patients. Given the numerous challenges and nuances in practising telemedicine, it is apt that ACR 2020 has been packed with abstracts and presentations on this topic.

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ACR Best Abstracts - Day 1

Jack Cush, MD

The RheumNow faculty reporters have been glued to their monitors all day, viewing video, reading and listening to abstract presentations and I charged them to earmark those presentations were the “Best” they saw today. Below is the list of most often noted #ACRbest abstracts from Day 1.

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Industry Abstract Previews - ACR2020

Jack Cush, MD

Each pharmaceutical company has spent months and years preparing to present and highlight their featured clinical trials and abstracts at ACR 2020.  This is our selection of their best studies for you to review and evaluate as part of your to-do list.

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A new (better) approach to #rheumatic disease treatment has to include wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. And this includes #empathy, says @LCalabreseDO at #ACR20. https://t.co/paE1Io6uvC
CreakyJoints.org CreakyJoints ( View Tweet)
Rheumatology reimbursement by CMS: "If all goes well, in a few months, you will see a 16% increase in rheumatology." - From ACR Advocacy Updates @RheumNow #ACR20 Abs#5M017

Robert B Chao, MD doctorRBC ( View Tweet)

#ABS0597 All PR-COIN centers found telemed visits met provider needs & 18/19 centers believed telemed visits met pedi-rheum pt needs. Reasons for in-person visit included presence of active dz, worsening condition, & parent request/desire. #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/yun6QCv4fX https://t.co/l9BrVMdJEa

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Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
Plenty of great #telemedicine posters in "Measures & Measurement of Healthcare Quality" session! Abs#1584 reports telemedicine improves access to #rheumatology clinics & adherence, eg in those prev without adequate transport provision. #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/KwVxqcqu7n

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Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)

Do you have a problem with no-shows? #ABS1584 discusses telemedicine and care access during COVID-19. Case Western observed a 0% cancellation rate, <10% no-show rate, & 90% of scheduled telemed visits completed during COVID-19. #ACR20 #ACRbest @RheumNow https://t.co/uxzpfELDBG https://t.co/U2qrOTJZOq

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@CCalabreseDO @MamutMary and I discuss work and work/life balance at #ACR20 https://t.co/mlfDgK4zvz @RheumNow

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Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)

Do you obtain baseline and/or serial TTE, EKG, and BNP on follow-up visits of your patients with myositis? #ACR20 @RheumNow

Meral K. El Ramahi, MD MeralElRamahiMD ( View Tweet)

With the COVID-19 pandemic has this changed our acceptance of telemedicine (TM)? This study from 2018 suggest that tech may be limited to certain demographics and follow up patients more likely to accept TM @RheumNow #ACR20 Abstr#0569

Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)

The use of telephone consultations as an additive tool in the outpatient care of patients with rheumatic disease showed good acceptance. Further work to study implementation of telephone and/or video consultations in clinics @RheumNow #ACR20 Abstr#0599

Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)

Coding 101 pearls! Under coding is considered fraud per Dr. Vladimir Liarski @vladml @RheumNow #ACR20 https://t.co/idkPJeUzvu
Meral K. El Ramahi, MD MeralElRamahiMD ( View Tweet)
Dr. Jonathan Kay with changes in ICD coding from ICD-9 to ICD-10. And we just got an ICD code for nr-axSpA! It's M46.80 https://t.co/JAlF4ERoHr #ACR20 https://t.co/lmElQVtv35

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Rheum Cat rheum_cat ( View Tweet)
Billing and coding is important! Trying to learn more at #ACR20 #3S017😖 Common pitfalls noted here @RheumNow New 2021 EM CPT coding comin soon- so things will have to be relearned..:( [PE will go away from billing requirements??]😐 https://t.co/GeBxQ0lb8l
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
Dr. V. Liarski reviews 11 pearls for billing and coding in #ACR20 @RheumNow my favorite takeaway is #11 good billing does not equal good medical practice and vice versa! https://t.co/M7yMMoFwwD
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
How do you conduct your rheumatology clinics at present? @RheumNow #ACR20

sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)

“Rheumatology comes in as the #2 specialty utilizing teleheath in a survey by Doximity.” Dr. C. Peoples discussing teleheath and COVID-19. “The elephant in the room is the physical exam!” #ACR20 @RheumNow

Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)

Looking forward to learning lots in the next 20mins on how to approach #telemedicine to provide better care for our patients. Important to remember to keep patients at the centre of our priorities. #rheumtwitter Session 2F05 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/aBrnytCWpu
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
Please help with this short survey about your telemedicine experience. It might help us all in the long run! @RheumNow #telemedicine https://t.co/EKw5TjrkN2

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