Guidance

HIPAA Security Standards: What Rheumatologists Need to Know

From the College | April 1, 2015

Maintain compliance with updated federal rules governing privacy protection for patient health information

Key leaders, committee members who can influence federal issues relevant to rheumatology

Howard Blumstein, MD | April 1, 2015

Howard Blumstein, MD, urges rheumatologists to recruit patient advocates, visit legislators, attend state society meetings

Q&A with inaugural president Arthur Weaver, MD, MS, as the Foundation marks its 30th anniversary

Antonios Aliprantis, MD, PhD | April 1, 2015

Overview of OA pathogenesis, recent discoveries suggest new treatment strategies are possible

New research compares pathogenic immune response in SLE with immune response that contributes to atherosclerotic plaque

Case studies show some patients with LVV can achieve remission after treatment with biological agents

Study adds to research linking increased risk of morbidity, early mortality from CV events among patients with systemic autoimmune diseases

Analysis of laws governing collaboration of healthcare systems, hospitals and physician practices should be done before consolidating

Experts highlight research on the overlap in innate and acquired immune responses underlying rheumatic diseases