Abbvie just received FDA approval of their new drug, Rinvoq

Rinvoq for RA has been approved! Remember the 5Rs: rapid onset; reduction in pain; radiographic protection; remission in 30% of patients; revolution in RA!

I think now is the perfect time for all rheumatologists to incorporate virtual visits. We have scheduled more of these in the last few weeks. We use Zoom together with Epic. It is “virtually “ for everyone!

People have asked which other virtual platforms can be used. I have used HealthTap and American Well in the past. Many insurance carriers are now reimbursing for these visits

Hear Dr Jack Cush and me discuss how to get up and going with telemedicine: rheumnow.com/video/dr-alvin…

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Just did a RheumNow session on telemedicine. Look for it. I will also make some of my slides available.

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The FDA approves Xeljanz for JIA!!

Join me on 3/23 or 3/24, where I’ll discuss a First-line Option After NSAIDs in patients With PsA! Register here: bit.ly/3BvnXoQ Prescribing Information: bit.ly/3nAP24V #PsAWithDrWells #SponsoredByAmgen

Join me on 3/23 or 3/24, where I’ll discuss a First-line Option After NSAIDs in patients With PsA! Register here: bit.ly/3BvnXoQ Prescribing Information: bit.ly/3nAP24V #PsAWithDrWells #SponsoredByAmgen

Now we have a new oral treatment for our AS patients: news.abbvie.com/news/press-rel…

I have teamed with Lance Bass and Amgen to highlight PsA: people.com/health/lance-b…

It was an honor to present at the Rheumatology Nurses Society meeting in Orlando. An even greater pleasure was working with Eliseo Way! instagram.com/p/Cg-n27mM6pa/…

Dr. Troum gave a great talk on sarcopenia and regenerative medicine at RWCSin Maui. #rwcs

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Dr. Bevra Hahn gives a political review of insurance in regards to SLE at the RWCS 2018

Dr Hahn says it is time to treat to target in SLE!

Should doctors opt out of Medicare?

I’ve just earned money for my disrupted flight! airhelp.com/?utm_campaign=…