In 2004, the British Medical Journal published an article titled, “Resisting Cookbook Medicine,” which looked askance at the “routine use of predetermined directives” in clinical practice because it reduced doctors to practicing so-called cookbook medicine and eroded the art of medicine.1 Fast forward 15 years, and we find our appetite for “predetermined directives”—what we now…
(Reuters)—The Trump administration has proposed changes to federal anti-kickback provisions that restrict the kinds of patient referrals doctors can make, saying it will improve healthcare coordination and foster payments based on the quality of care. The plan will change how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces the Physician Self Referral Law,…
(Reuters Health)—About a quarter of the dollars spent on healthcare in the U.S. may be wasted, a new analysis suggests. Six types of waste in healthcare could be costing as much as $935 billion annually, according to the study published in JAMA.1,2 The biggest source of waste is “administrative complexity,” says the study’s lead author…
Many physicians struggle with work–life balance, and burnout is a growing professional concern. New research suggests professional coaching may effectively reduce emotional exhaustion in physicians and improve their quality of life…
With innovative session formats and unique spaces that encourage learning and networking, the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting will offer exciting new opportunities for rheumatology professionals. Here’s a sneak peek…
With innovative session formats and unique spaces that encourage networking, the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting will offer new and exciting opportunities for rheumatology professionals. Here’s a sneak peek…
A new program, The Training Rheum provides specialized instruction for NPs & PAs starting their career in rheumatology. Learn more from attendees and instructors of the premiere event held in Atlanta…
An experienced mentor shares his tips for how to support rheumatology professionals who are learning the art of rheumatologic care early in their careers…
I was honored to be invited by Paula to write this column about my aspirations for the ACR’s future. As one might expect, I am also humbled by the prospect of trying to encapsulate the vision that has already been so elegantly provided by ACR leadership and its board of directors: “As the leading authority…
The ACR’s delegation to the AMA is seeking applicants to be a second Young Physician Section representative for the ACR.