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Volunteer Opportunities for Fellows-in-Training

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The spirit of volunteerism has changed from the baby boomers to Gen Xers, but the need has not. As professional associations and organizations evolve, the need for volunteers continues. Because fellows-in-training are new to rheumatology as well as the ACR, they bring a unique perspective to their volunteer roles.

SCHIP Legislation a Priority

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There are approximately 9 million uninsured children in the United States, and the number is increasing. Of those 9 million, 6 million are eligible for – but not enrolled in – the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) or Medicaid.

Stop the Steep Imaging Cuts of 2005

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DXA reimbursement will be cut 75% by 2010 if Congress does not act now. Reimbursement for imaging studies such as DXA has been reduced to the Hospital Outpatient Perspective Payment System (HOPPS) rate, based on a Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) provision. This reduction not only negatively affects rheumatologists who perform imaging studies in their offices, but will also affect access to care and increase costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Top 11 Ways You Can Advocate

Neal S. Birnbaum, MD  |  

Many of the specialty’s challenges and goals hinge on your participation

Research with Impact

Francine Kaplan  |  

Impact factor’s influence on peer-reviewed journals – and authors – is on the rise

Reading Rheum

Gail C. Davis, RN, EdD; Eric S. Schned, MD  |  

Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature

Support for a Future without RA

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Shirley Enis of Jacksboro, Texas, has decided to get involved with “Within Our Reach” because the campaign has the capacity to improve RA patients’ quality of life, alleviate long-term effects of RA, and ultimately ensure that future generations can enjoy life without RA.