Professional Topics

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How the Idea of Autoimmunity Emerged

Thomas R. Collins | June 1, 2014

A rheumatologist at the ACR’s State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium in Chicago recalls history of immunology, urges scientists to further explore relationship between autoimmunity, microbiomes

Five Most Important Fraud, Abuse Laws Applicable to Physicians

Staff | June 1, 2014

Know what’s included in the federal False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and other regulations and guidelines to prevent Medicare abuse

ACR Travel Grants Encourage Collaboration, Research in Rheumatology

Staff | June 1, 2014

Grant recipients who attended the 34th annual European Workshop for Rheumatology Research recall conference highlights, connecting with overseas colleagues

How Rheumatologists Can Connect with Congressional Lawmakers during August Recess

Staff | June 1, 2014

Tips on scheduling in-office meetings in legislators’ home districts and which issues to discuss

Practicing Rheumatology in Dubai

Humeira Badsha, MD | June 1, 2014

Rheumatologist Humeira Badsha, MD, describes caring for rheumatology patients in the United Arab Emirates, launching the Emirates Arthritis Foundation

Update on Healthcare Reform in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act

Joseph Flood, MD, & Kam Nola, PharmD, MS | June 1, 2014

The American College of Rheumatology continues to monitor healthcare system changes under the ACA; educate rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals

Rheumatologists on the Move

Jessica Kinsella | May 1, 2014

Awards, appointments and announcements in the world of rheumatology

Rheumatologist Marc C. Hochberg, MD, MPH, Advances Epidemiology Through Collaborative Ties

Gretchen Henkel | May 1, 2014

Accomplished physician noted for research in gout, osteoarthritis etiology; characterizing therapeutic responsiveness in disease states; inspiring teamwork among rheumatologists

Ethics Forum: The Challenge of Multidisciplinary Care in Rheumatology

Kirk D. Jenkins, MD; Robert H. Shmerling, MD; Rebecca B. Yarrison, PhD; and Kristine M. Lohr, MD, MS | May 1, 2014

A patient with autoimmune ocular disease raises concerns about the moral, professional obligations of rheumatologists to help patients whose condition is not clearly within the scope of rheumatology

7 Things Ophthalmologists Want Rheumatologists to Know

Vanessa Caceres | May 1, 2014

Careful collaboration is key to treating patients with rheumatic or inflammatory diseases that affect the eyes