Exclusive: ACR Convergence 2024| Focus Rheums

An official publication of the ACR and the ARP serving rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals

Articles by Staff

Twenty Questions, Part 1

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD  |  

What disease scores can teach you about rheumatology

ACR Meeting: 1975 to Now

Neal S. Birnbaum, MD  |  

We’ve has come a long way, but 2007 holds more growth

Payments Cut to the Bone

Norra MacReady  |  

CMS reduces reimbursement for DXA and vertebral fracture assessment

The Chimeric Self

J. Lee Nelson, MD, and Anne Stevens, MD, PhD  |  

Michrochimerism research offers insights into several autoimmune conditions

Office Visit

Heather Lindsey  |  

A Day in the Life of Niveditha Mohan, MD

ARHP Positioned for Continued Success in 2007

Karen L. Kerr, MSN, NP, CPNP, APRN-BC  |  

The ARHP is committed to advancing the knowledge and skills of health professionals in the area of rheumatology in order to improve health outcomes for people with or at risk for rheumatic disease and musculoskeletal conditions. In 2005, the ARHP Executive Committee developed a three-year, long-range plan, which identified the following priorities for our organization…

ACR Legislative Reception

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The ACR Government Affairs Committee and ARHP Advocacy Subcommittee met in Washington, DC, on September 26 to discuss current legislative priorities and to participate in their annual legislative reception on Capitol Hill. Committee members and staff exchanged ideas on ways to increase advocacy and political involvement from ACR/ ARHP members. Increasing advocacy is a primary focus for the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) and Advocacy Subcommittee because it is essential that Congress be aware of the magnitude of our concerns.