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Rheumatology Round-Up with Drs. Kavanaugh & Cush
The Annual Review of Best ACR 2020 abstracts featuring Drs. Cush and Kavanaugh filmed on the last day of Virtual ACR 2020 Nov. 9, 2020. Watch now!
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Telemedicine Studies: A Trainee’s Perspective
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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from #ACR20 Dr. Abbey Abelson. There was reduction in hip fractures in the US until there was drop in reimbursement for DEXA/Bone Density. @ACRheum has been advocating on Capitol Hill to restore reimbursement. Bad policy harms, but good policy can save lives.
#ACRambassador https://t.co/ARo762Vozp
Suleman Bhana, MD DrBhana ( View Tweet)
Telemedicine Studies: A Trainee’s Perspective by Mrinalini Dey ( @DrMiniDey )
COVID-19 has shifted face to face to consultations--an important change in rheumatology practice. #ACR20
https://t.co/T2iUwE7XUo https://t.co/AyQ6X2fOJA
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Back in my clinic today at GMT (+5 EST) and applying the new knowledge from #ACR20 ran a hybrid clinic with face to face, telephone and video consultations all rolled into one. Now time to catch up with Day 4 of ACR Convergence with @RheumNow #virtual #hybrid
Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
We as young physicians should start paying attention to our contracts-🤦♀️ takeaways
1-know your worth (see MGMA compensation yearly)
2-malpractive/ tail coverage
3-non-compete
4-termination clause
5-gurantee
@RheumNow #ACR20 #5M036
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
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
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
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
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
@CCalabreseDO @MamutMary and I discuss work and work/life balance at #ACR20 https://t.co/mlfDgK4zvz @RheumNow
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
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)
