Here's my compilation of 13 ideas -- a thread of threads -- of convenient easy ways to speak up & share your voice about US health policy. Geared to rheumatologists but applicable to patients/families & other specialties. You can do a little every day! #Act4Arthritis#ThingADay
The ACR Convergence 2025 Abstract Supplement is now online
https://t.co/gY1ZYApAIv
You can also search the Convergence abstracts at https://t.co/fiah0a5VGH
Personally very concerned about how new vaccine leaders are reconsidering settled science re vaccines for hepatitis B (which prevents infection, cancer & death) and measles (during an outbreak that srsly affects immunocompromised people) @SenBillCassidy https://t.co/nr5D6wKfXT
Every time Congress cuts Medicare, seniors have a harder time finding a doctor. It's past time to support this critical program! @ACRheum
President Dr. Langford quoted 👇 https://t.co/2A6nszDmwI
On the left, CDC’s page of vaccine-specific recommendations from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
On the right, that page tonight
It's back! This year, #RheumMadness is releasing intro pods & "scouting reports" serially before March. Naturally starts with this great piece on CAR-T and BITEs which promise to revolutionize rheumatology care. Highly recommended for rheums & trainees 👇
https://t.co/axKIsnA4yY
My @ARARheum colleague Dr Evan Siegel achieved the honor of Master of the American College of Rheumatology last week, along w/ these esteemed rheums. 👇
In addition to being a world expert in psoriatic arthritis, he's a wonderful doctor & friend. @ACRheum
https://t.co/FZ3XeFv7AU
Congratulations to the 2024 ACR & ARP award recipients! We thank you for your outstanding contributions to the field of #rheum & enjoyed celebrating with you during #ACR24 in Washington, D.C. View recipients → https://t.co/SxOWUgtBY6
Dr Carol Langford ascends to ACR President with goals to support education & research, enhance connections among all members eg in clinical practice, trainees, rheum professionals
#ACR24
Coming up next 10:30am! MVPs are replacing Medicare's MIPS. Find out early results & tips to succeed in your rheum practice. Room 152B.
Experts @ColinEdgerton@CBartelsMD and RISE registry director Tom Tack
#ACR24
ACR advocacy staff called out these outstanding patient orgs that partner with rheums to raise all our voices to Congress & statehouses. Coalitions make us all stronger & keep people healthier!
#ACR24#Act4Arthritis
Post cards! Raise your voice to the next Congress by jotting a note at the ACR Hub, & track how many cards each region is writing. Mid Atlantic currently in the lead! #ACR24
Most important slide at #ACR24 about patient access to biologics 👇 👇
ACR/CSRO advocating w Medicare & Congress to fix. May need act of Congress, or Pharma to stop over-rebating, which led to underwater meds & 1 onc drug going off the market entirely.
Drs Phillips & Beall
At opening ceremony ACR Pres Dr Desir @dddesir supports task force on climate change in rheum. More info
1. See https://t.co/HQ5w6C0X9j
2. Network!
Sunday 4- 5 pm Basic Science Lounge Hall D
3. Learn about environmental threats in rheum
Mon 10:30 - 11:30 am Room 147 AB
#ACR24
Now with correct hashtag #ACR24! (Thx @rheum_cat)
Excited to share my thoughts with Rheumatology trainees tomorrow about the best job in the world! As we open #ACR24 here in DC.