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Articles by Staff

Building a Sustainable Foundation

Leslie J. Crofford, MD | September 1, 2009

A look back at my time serving the ACR and the REF

New Annual Scientific Meeting Registration and Syllabi Initiatives

Staff | September 1, 2009

Each year, the ACR solicits feedback from annual meeting attendees. This feedback isn’t just stored in a file somewhere; it is reviewed and action is taken as a part of the ACR’s commitment to providing a quality educational experience at every annual meeting.

Obama and Clinton at the AMA

Raymond Scalettar, MD, DSc | September 1, 2009

Then and now: Déjà vu all over again—toujours?

Risks and Benefits

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | September 1, 2009

Physicians must find the delicate balance between treatment and side effects

Our Interdisciplinary Outlook

Sherine Gabriel, MD, and Pamela Degotardi, PhD | September 1, 2009

Rheumatologists and health professionals working together is one of our great strengths

Research Across the Spectrum

Stephen I. Katz, MD, PhD | September 1, 2009

NIAMS director highlights innovative research initiatives

Reading Rheum

David G. Borenstein, MD | August 1, 2009

Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature

Ortho Angle

Alison P. Toth, MD | August 1, 2009

Where rheumatology and orthopedics meet

Value-Based Purchasing: The Future of US HealthCare?

Staff | August 1, 2009

Purchasers of healthcare are beginning to take a more active role in ensuring they receive value for their health care dollars, and these savvy shoppers want to develop programs to increase the quality and efficiency of the care they purchase. This movement has given rise to the concept of value-driven healthcare, commonly called value-based purchasing. Over the next three months, “From the College” will take a look at this type of purchasing and provide rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals with practical advice on how to stand out to these value-based purchasers.

Make a Difference by the End of Summer: Contact Congress

Staff | August 1, 2009

The more personal your contact with your elected officials, the more effective it will be. Although a personal discussion with a member of Congress is positive, a meeting or telephone conversation with one of his or her staff is just as valuable.