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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…
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