“RISE is a tool designed by rheumatologists, for rheumatologists. I would encourage everyone to give it a try, watch our demo and learn about our results. We now have over 900,000 patient encounters, and the growth of the registry has been amazing. With your participation, it will develop into a powerhouse of knowledge. It’s so…
Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals make a difference every day in the lives of patients. And through the work of many devoted members, the College takes that commitment beyond the care setting and into the policy arena to Advance Rheumatology! on Capitol Hill and in state capitols across the country. I want to take a…
By developing guidelines, quality measures, data on patient outcomes, the ACR helps rheumatologists translate the value of their work to the world
The ACR/ARHP presidents call for more volunteers, highlight advantages of working to advance rheumatology
Rheumatologists must be adequately compensated for managing patients with complex drug therapies and Medicare beneficiaries need access to biologic treatments
Revised CMS policy on payments, transfers of value to physicians incorporates exemption for continuing medical education
Incoming president E. William St.Clair, MD, sets goals, reviews groundwork for the coming year
Information technology an overarching theme of this year’s work
The ACR and Rheumatology Research Foundation present data to reinforce importance of supporting rheumatology research
Status of progess to fix sustainable growth rate physician formula, other rheumatology-related issues facing Congress