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ACR Applauds Second Round of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
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The American College of Rheumatology applauded the announcement of additional drugs subject to pricing negotiations with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This second round includes nintedanib (Ofev) and apremilast (Otezla), which are used to treat common and rare rheumatologic conditions.
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Weak Data (1.24.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com, and features Dr. Charity Dean, the Keynote speaker at RheumNow Live 2025, and why she is an inspiration.
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Honoring Dr. Dafna Gladman
In December 2024, the Governor General appointed Dr. Dafna Gladman an officer to the Order of Canada, which includes some of Canada's most notable Clinicians and Scientists. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of Canada's highest civilian honours. It recognizes individuals whose achievements and service have had an impact on communities across Canada and beyond.
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ACR: Congress Fails to Reform PBMs, Mitigate Medicare Cuts
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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) commended the limited extension of key Medicare telehealth coverage provisions but also expressed disappointment that Members of Congress have failed to pass measures to bring transparency to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices, address flawed insur
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QD Clinic- Past Diagnoses
When patients cling to a past diagnosis.
Features Dr. Jack Cush. QD Clinics - lessons from the clinic
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Weak Data (1.24.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv.
He features Dr. Charity Dean, the Keynote speaker at RheumNow Live 2025 and why she is an inspiration.
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QD Clinic - An Undiagnosed Autoinflammatory Patient
Autoinflammatory or Still's disease - does this matter?
Features Dr. Jack Cush. QD Clinics - lessons from the clinic
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Honoring Dr. Dafna Gladman
In December 2024, Dr. Dafna Gladman was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada by the Governor General. Established in 1967, the Order is one of Canada's top civilian honors, recognizing individuals whose achievements and service impact… https://t.co/Qv2uigX4sl https://t.co/uRsADqAZDq
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Head-to-Head Clinical Trials
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Rheum to Travel
Meeting new people is a key benefit of attending conferences. At one symposium, I met a unique rheumatologist, Holly Bastian, MD, who practices without being tied to one place. As a nomadic rheumatologist, she spreads her skills and knowledge to areas needing… https://t.co/maONMwlL72 https://t.co/CHsHb6FnMG
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Congratulations to Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD, being named chief of the Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology at the Univ. of Rochester Medical Center; where she is also Assoc Chair of research & professor of Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and director of the… https://t.co/jvRiZZ6u1q https://t.co/N2nFp8w6Yx
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Head-to-Head Clinical Trials
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ACR: Congress Fails to Reform PBMs, Mitigate Medicare Cuts Save
The ACR praised the limited extension of Medicare telehealth coverage but criticized Congress for not passing measures to increase transparency in PBM practices, address insurer issues, or prevent upcoming Medicare… https://t.co/pJ5f6LvELe https://t.co/jT3UJAx5It
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Population survey study of 933 gout pts (mean 58 yrs, 76% male,80% white) found total gout flare burden = 6.6 gout flares per year. Nearly 72% of gout flares were not reported, pretreated or prevented. Those less likely to report flares were young, less school, lower CCI, less… https://t.co/Z7KWk1YEFH https://t.co/0jDGNMOKjj
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🎉 RheumNow Live 2025 is just about 2 weeks away! 🌟 Don't miss expert talks, interactive panels, networking, and the Karaoke Gong Show! Early registration extended—secure your spot now! 🗓️ Virtual & in-person options available.
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Fallen Angels (1.17.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv; and pays homage to colleagues who passed away in 2024.
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QD Clinic - Natural RA
PsO/PsA patient avoiding DMARDs and Biologics, and wants Natural therapies
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QD Clinic - CREST or More?
Is this CREST or Diffuse PSS?
Features Dr. Jack Cush.
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Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures - USPSTF Recommendations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has done a systematic review on osteoporosis screening to prevent fractures and put forth its recent recommendations. These recommendations pertain to adults… https://t.co/u8LsIf453d https://t.co/I5DsQkkV2X
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Just published, a new review of Axial spondyloarthritis from Baraliakos, et al in Lancet! https://t.co/0pIFM1Q2jO https://t.co/iGQ3ES7Nie
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