Angus Worthing MD
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Rheumatologist @ARARheum raising my voice in support of patient advocacy (and Minnesota sports). Go @Twins! He/him.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2009
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
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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
npr.org
The advisory committee makes recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the nation's vaccine schedule. Any changes could affect vaccinations for millions of children.
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RT @ACRheumDC: Congratulations to @rosadelauro the recipient of ACR’s 2024 Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology! #act4arthritis htt….
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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 👇
ramaonhealthcare.com
A newly passed bill permits 2.8% Medicare physician payment cuts.Medical associations including American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and American
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RT @ddiamond: On the left, CDC’s page of vaccine-specific recommendations from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) . On….
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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 👇.
pocketcasts.com
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RT @TamikoKatsumoto: Excited to join Sasha Bernatsky and Paul Dellaripa at #ACR24 . Check out #climate #sustainabil….
reactrheum.org
Information about how climate change may impact the health of patients with rheumatic diseases
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Excited to share my thoughts with Rheumatology trainees tomorrow about the best job in the world! As we open #ACR2024 here in DC.
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Can confirm! We Minnesotans are a hopeful people! 🤣 .#SKOL Vikings.
> Sam Darnold won't start this year.> Sam Darnold will get benched by the bye.> Sam Darnold won't keep this up (YOU ARE HERE).> Sam Darnold won't win MVP.> Sam Darnold won't win Super Bowl MVP.> Sam Darnold won't win Pennsylvania.> I won't name all my kids Samuel/Samantha Darnold.
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Note excellent resources at.
reactrheum.org
Information about how climate change may impact the health of patients with rheumatic diseases
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