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Ethics Forum: Understanding the Challenges in Rheumatology Today

C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD, Elizabeth, Kitsis, MD, MBE, and Michele Meltzer, MD, MBE | October 1, 2010

Understanding the challenges in rheumatology today

Quadruple-threat Rheumatologist

Gretchen Henkel | October 1, 2010

In Norway and on the international front, Tore Kvien, MD, PhD, has propelled clinical research to new levels

Classification Criteria Improve Management of Sjögren’s

Gretchen Henkel | October 1, 2010

Diverse group of experts driving discovery about this disease

Who Is Liable for Coding Mistakes?

From the College | October 1, 2010

In today’s fragile economy, there is no room for mistakes, and that rings even truer when it comes to coding and billing. One of the biggest questions heard in the coding world is, Who is liable for coding mistakes—the coder or the provider?

Increase Rheumatology’s Voice in the AMA

From the College | October 1, 2010

Each June, the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) House of Delegates Annual Meeting is held in Chicago, gathering representatives from various medical state and specialty societies to discuss and develop official policies of the AMA.

Atlanta My Way: ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting

From the College | October 1, 2010

Atlanta offers its visitors just about everything—from historic places, museums, and venues to restaurants and nightlife. We’ve asked a few ACR and ARHP staff members to share their favorite restaurants and things to do to help ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting attendees feel more at home in the ACR’s hometown.

Research on IL-17 Cytokine May Lead to Novel Therapies for RA

From the College | October 1, 2010

Research in the laboratory of John D. Mountz, MD, PhD, is opening up a whole new field of study in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Competition on Another Pitch: Capture the World Cup Spirit to Drive Rheumatology Discovery

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | October 1, 2010

Capture the World Cup spirit to drive rheumatology discovery

Reactive Arthritis

Robert D. Inman, MD | October 1, 2010

Back to the Future

Managing Patient Records

From the College | September 1, 2010

Physician practices handle patient records that contain sensitive information—including financial, demographic, and medical data—on a day-to-day basis. This type of information can put a practice, as well as the patient, at risk if not handled properly. Rheumatology practices should make sure that they have policies and procedures in place for keeping and distributing patient records. In fact, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has set a national standard for the privacy of health information.