Abstract Number: 0478 • ACR Convergence 2020
Increasing Awareness of Advocacy During Early Career – a Web-Based Educational Program
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…