When I first read the request for advocates to fly in to Washington D.C., I was intrigued and curious. I’ve heard of visits to Capitol Hill to present important medical issues but was not really sure how the process worked. Politics can seem daunting and complicated, but I know it is necessary to get Congress on board to address medical care. I was excited to be accepted and ready to learn how to best help my patients in the political arena.
Articles by From the College
What Does Meaningful Use Really Mean?
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the publication of the final rule for the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program. The final rule announcement ended the holding pattern for providers eager to make the switch from paper to digital medical records.
Drug Updates
Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety
ARHP Member Serving in Afghanistan
Epidemiologist and ARHP member Lieutenant Colonel Robert Campbell, PhD, is currently serving as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve on a biometric team that assists senior officials of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, USAID, the U.S. Embassy, and other military organizations in the development of plan for the recruitment of biometric enrollment technicians and the identification of a secure national database to support a revised Afghan National Identification card, the “New Tazkira.”
Rheumatologist Receives Golden Apple Award
ACR member Victoria Seligman, MD, of the departments of medicine and rheumatology at the VA Medical Center in Denver, received the Golden Apple Award from Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) for her commitment to providing education and training in developing countries.
Ensuring the Success of Our Rheumatology Practice Community
To meet the ever-changing scope of practice for rheumatology health professionals, the ARHP has created a new Practice Committee to provide the tools you need to advance your practice.
Tips for E-Prescribing
This year marks the second year of CMS’ electronic prescribing incentive program for office-based physicians.
Meet the Model Biologics Policy
At its February meeting, the ACR board of directors approved the Model Biologics Policy, which will be used when discussing guidelines and patients’ quality of treatment with health insurance companies.
How and When to Bill Prolonged Services with Direct Face-to-Face Time
With the elimination of consultation codes by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), many rheumatology practices are finding it a heavy burden to bill the appropriate codes for the time they spend with patients.
The Basic Science of the Annual Scientific Meeting
The ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier event for specialists in the field of rheumatology. At this year’s meeting, basic researchers will have multiple opportunities to increase their knowledge, and there will be something for every interest.
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