Angus Worthing MD

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

The ACR Convergence 2025 Abstract Supplement is now online acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10… You can also search the Convergence abstracts at acrabstracts.org

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 share.google/eTCMwEqZHYjLIX…

Congratulations to @rosadelauro the recipient of ACR’s 2024 Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology! #act4arthritis

@HowardYangMD @karleen_su @ACRheumDC @SoCa_Rheum_Soc Awesome! Some heroes actually do wear capes!

Dr @karleen_su of the @ACRheumDC advocacy volunteer with @LupuOrg volunteers on capital hills working together. @SoCa_Rheum_Soc #act4arthritis

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/ama-acr-others…

On the left, CDC’s page of vaccine-specific recommendations from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) On the right, that page tonight

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 👇 pca.st/episode/fd6180…

Excited to join Sasha Bernatsky and Paul Dellaripa at #ACR24 . Check out REACTRheum.org #climate #sustainability @IazsminBV @AngusWorthing

My @ARARheum colleague Dr Evan Siegel achieved the honor of Master of the American College of Rheumatology last week, along w/ these esteemed rheums. 👇 In addition to being a world expert in psoriatic arthritis, he's a wonderful doctor & friend. @ACRheum youtu.be/Ek8vK1qDLGw?si…

Congratulations to the 2024 ACR & ARP award recipients! We thank you for your outstanding contributions to the field of #rheum & enjoyed celebrating with you during #ACR24 in Washington, D.C. View recipients → acr.tw/48W8hxd

@mnwild @ticasino Welcome back, Joel Eriksson Ek!! #mnwildfirst

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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

@realcc @regillett @ACRheum Wow! I agree, this is the best!!

Sharing with permission: one of the best parts of #ACR24 is when worlds collide - one of my Rheum to THRIVE support group members turns out to be a patient of @AngusWorthing and was able to get a pass for conference! Lovely dinner with @regillett and Chris yesterday! @ACRheum

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

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

Thx @amandakmyers for the tip!!

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

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

At opening ceremony ACR Pres Dr Desir @dddesir supports task force on climate change in rheum. More info 1. See reactrheum.org 2. Network! Sunday 4- 5 pm Basic Science Lounge Hall D 3. Learn about environmental threats in rheum Mon 10:30 - 11:30 am Room 147 AB #ACR24

@noellealicia242 Safe travels! See you soon.

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.