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Articles by Staff

To Fix Health Policy, You (Yes, You) Have to Get Involved

Jeffrey Lawson, MD  |  

I can’t tell you how many times I have conversed with a colleague about the state of health policy and heard, “It’s broken.” I invariably have to ask, “What have you done to fix it?” Often times I get a blank stare or an excuse about how Congress doesn’t listen.

Honorary Member Joan “Happy” Tyree Retiring

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Staff member Joan “Happy” Tyree has worked in arthritis since May 1982, when she joined the staff of the ACR. She began her career with the ARHP in August 1984. During her years at the ARHP, she has worked in membership and educational programs, coordinating the development of more than 26 ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting programs.

2011 ILR Request for Proposals

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The International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) is issuing its fourth request for proposals for projects that advance rheumatology in developing countries.

Practice Page

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ZPIC Medicare Audits: What’s in Store for Physicians?

Revising Fibromyalgia: One Year Later

Heather Haley  |  

The 2010 ACR fibromyalgia criteria capture the broader clinical picture and help ensure more appropriate diagnosis and management by primary care

Office Visit

Catherine Kolonko  |  

Epidemiology makes a career of studying arthritis health disparities for Leigh Callahan, PhD

Rheum with a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature