Abstracts tagged "Health policy"

Abstract Number: 0478 • ACR Convergence 2020
Increasing Awareness of Advocacy During Early Career – a Web-Based Educational Program
Sirisha Gokaraju¹, Angus Worthing², Katherine Maher³, Grace Wright⁴ and Gail Kerr⁵, ¹Georgetown University hospital, Bethesda, MD, ²Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC, Washington, DC, ³Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC, Alexandria, VA, ⁴Association of Women in Rheumatology, New York, NY, ⁵Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC
Background/Purpose: In 2015, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) began Advocacy 101 in person-education for Fellows in Training (FIT) and physicians to encourage participation in…
Abstract Number: 0603 • ACR Convergence 2020
Multisite Study of the Impact of COVID-19 Era Telemedicine Expansion on Reduction in No-Show Rates
Christie Bartels¹, David Gazeley², Ann Rosenthal³, Sancia Ferguson⁴, Edmond Ramly⁵, Monica Messina⁶ and Douglas White⁷, ¹University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Madison, WI, ²Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI, ³Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, ⁴University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Oakland, CA, ⁵University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health;, Madison, ⁶University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, Madison, WI, ⁷Gundersen Health System, Onalaska, WI
Background/Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid expansion of telemedicine in all fields, including rheumatology. We hypothesized that increased use of telemedicine would reduce no-show…
Abstract Number: 0656 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Sugar Tax Results in Reduced Incident Gout, Quality Adjusted Life Years Lost and Economic Cost from Gout: A Health Economic Analysis
Philip Robinson¹, Nicola Dalbeth², Chris Frampton³, Tony Merriman³, Amanda Phipps-Green³ and Peter Donovan⁴, ¹University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia, ²University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, ³University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, ⁴Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, HERSTON, Queensland, Australia
Background/Purpose: Intake of sugar is associated with increased incident gout. Sugar taxes have been effective at reducing the intake of sugar in several jurisdictions. We…
Abstract Number: 0984 • ACR Convergence 2020
Neighborhood Deprivation and Race/Ethnicity Affects COVID-19 Risk and Severity in SLE
Ashira Blazer¹, Ruth Fernandez-Ruiz², Mala Masson², Rebecca Haberman³, Rochelle Castillo⁴, Jose Scher⁴, Huda Algasas⁵, Allison Guttmann², Philip Carliucci³, Kristina Deonaraine², Michael Golpanian⁶, Kimberly Robins², Miao Chang², H. Michael Belmont⁶, Jill Buyon⁷, Amit Saxena³ and Peter Izmirly⁶, ¹NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, ²New York University School of Medicine, New York, ³NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, New York, NY, ⁴NYU School of Medicine, New York City, ⁵Columbia University, New York, NY, ⁶New York University, New York, NY, ⁷Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Disparities have been reported during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients represent a unique group that is affected by clinical,…
Abstract Number: 1481 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Systematic Review to Quantify the Extent of Pharmaceutical Company Involvement in Rheumatology Consensus-Based Recommendations
Dominique Feterman Jimenez¹, Garret Duron², Ali Duarte-Garcia³, Paul Sufka⁴, Samuel Whittle⁵, Philip Robinson⁶, Larry Prokop³ and Michael Putman⁷, ¹UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, ²HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA, ³Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, ⁴Healthpartners, St Paul, ⁵Rheumatology Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Springfield, South Australia, Australia, ⁶University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia, ⁷Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Background/Purpose: Consensus-based recommendations guide standards of care for clinical practice. Pharmaceutical-industry involvement in producing such recommendations may undermine their objectivity. We performed a systematic review…
Abstract Number: 1584 • ACR Convergence 2020
Telemedicine Visits During COVID-19 Improved Clinic Show Rates
Reem Alkilany¹ and Raymond Hong², ¹MetroHealth medical center, lakewood, OH, ²Metrohealth Medical center, Richfield, OH
Background/Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously affected the healthcare sector. State of Ohio officials recommended to hold in-person outpatient visits and elective procedures to limit…
Abstract Number: 1614 • ACR Convergence 2020
Use of a Best Practice Alert to Encourage Transition Planning and Readiness
Bernard Danna¹, Monique Maher¹, Marietta DeGuzman², Andrea Ramirez¹, Eyal Muscal², Amanda Brown², Martha Curry², Maria Pereira², M. Brad Nelson², Pooja Patel², Ugo Awa², LeeGee Huang³, Blanca Sanchez-Fournier³, JaLeen Rogers³, Ariel Coleman³, Anne Dykes³, Miriah Gillispie-Taylor² and Tiphanie Vogel⁴, ¹Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, ²Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, ³Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, ⁴Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
Background/Purpose: Transitioning children with chronic diseases from pediatric to adult care can be challenging. Patients are faced with the emotional shock of entering a new…