The ACR has endorsed a proposed law that would exempt physician-administered drugs from future Medicare sequestration. (posted Aug. 21, 2013)
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Congress Considers More Regulation for Manufacturers of Compounding Drugs
New legislation would place manufacturers of compounding drugs under FDA supervision. (posted July 22, 2013)
Mark Shlomchik Awarded Inaugural Lupus Insight Prize
The $200,000 grant will allow Pittsburgh researcher to develop new mouse model. (posted July 22, 2013)
American College of Physicians Weighs in on Social Media for Doctors
The American College of Physicians and the Federation of State Medical Boards has issued its first formal views about how physicians should meld online technology with medical professionalism. (posted June 27, 2013)
Tight NIH Budget Makes Research Careers Tough
Lack of research funding a challenge for researchers, especially those early in their careers. (posted June 13, 2013)
Will New Rheumatoid Arthritis Blood Test Improve Early Diagnosis?
Two new blood tests may boost the accuracy of RA diagnose, although more data needed. (posted May 5, 2013)
Sequester Affects Rheumatologists on Two Fronts—Medicare Reimbursement and Research Funding
Rheumatologists are already feeling two effects from Congress’ inability to solve sequestration: a 2% reduction in Medicare reimbursements and slashed funding for research financed by the National Institutes of Health.
The ARHP Honors Health Professionals for their Contributions to Rheumatology
The ARHP recognized individuals for their work in advancing rheumatology research, education, and patient care at the organizations’ annual meeting in Washington, D.C. last November
The ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a group of distinguished individuals for their contributions to rheumatology research, education, and patient care
ACA Upheld: What Does This Mean for Rheumatology?
What does the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act mean for rheumatologists?