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The Dos and Don’ts of Documentation

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In order for a physician to be reimbursed for his or her services, those services must be documented. Your documentation should be able to stand on its own; it is your story of the visit. Just imagine if the news reported, “two people found dead” and nothing else. You would want to know who, when, where, and possibly why. A good news story gives all pertinent information, and your documentation should do the same.

Use Communication Style Clues to Manage Your Employees

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Over the last two months, “From the College” provided insight on the Five Rs of physician leadership: recruitment, realization, recognition, redirection, and retention. The Five Rs give great guidance in managing the leadership process, yet they will be far less effective if you lack the ability—or willingness—to successfully communicate with your employees.

Let’s Get Personal

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD  |  

Finding cost-effective solutions in the quest for personalized medicine

The Heart-SCC Puzzle

Olga Kaloudi, MD, and Marco Matucci Cerinic, MD, PhD  |  

Identifying and treating cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis can be a challenge

Reading Rheum

Eric Schned, MD; Michael M. Ward, MD  |  

Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature

Recognize Your Colleagues with Awards and Masters Nominations

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Each year, the ACR recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology through an awards program, and individuals are nominated for ACR Awards of Distinction and for a Master designation by their colleagues. This year, nominations will be accepted through May 15, and award recipients are recommended to the ACR board of directors by the Committee on Nominations and Appointments in late summer. Awards will be presented at the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting’s Opening Lecture.