Biosimilars are challenging to produce, but progress is being made
ACR 2013 State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium: The Challenge of Treating Low Back Pain
With no single therapy effective for chronic low back pain, physicians must try multiple therapeutic approaches, nonsurgical options
Rheumatology Circuit Brings Healthcare to Small Towns
Circuit-riding physicians go from hospital to hospital providing specialty services to rheumatology patients in rural areas
President’s Perspective: The ACR and ARHP Advance Rheumatology Through International Collaboration
By forging new connections and strengthening efforts with global organizations such as EULAR, the College hopes to enhance the science, clinical care, and perceived value of rheumatology
Rheuminations: How Tiny Ticks Have Fueled Outrage and Acrimony in Some Communities
A history of rheumatologists’ efforts to diagnose Lyme disease
Speak Out Rheum: Fifty Years of APLAR
A past president reminisces about the formation and history of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology on its 50th anniversary
Meet the Challenges of Measuring Outcomes in Rheumatology Clinical Practice
Clinicians and researchers will discuss the latest trends in assessing patient-reported outcomes in the premeeting Clinical Focus Course at this year’s ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Pharmacist’s Role in Managing Rheumatic Diseases
An overview of the many benefits pharmacists can bring to a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Why I Advocate for Arthritis: A Patient’s Perspective
Reverend Anthony J. Hillelson, who has rheumatoid arthritis, on why he lobbies Congress to support rheumatic disease research funding
Arthritis & Rheumatism (A&R) Gets a New Name
Starting in January 2014, the venerable medical journal will be renamed Arthritis & Rheumatology
Practice Page: Physicians Pay High Price for Interacting with Insurance Plans
Skyrocketing costs associated with processing medical claims highlight the need for administrative simplicity and better collaboration between physicians and payer
Coding Corner Question: August
Test your coding knowledge for a separate identifiable service billed for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Coding Corner Answer: August Coding Challenge
Coding for a a separate identifiable service billed for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
ACR 2013 State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium: How to Identify Signs of Myositis and Metabolic Myopathies
Rheumatologists offer tips for diagnosing and treating these diseases
ACR 2013 State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium: What’s Next in Therapy for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Lupus?
Experts highlight treatment advances and challenges ahead in OA, RA, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
ACR 2013 State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium: Diagnosis and Management of Vasculitis
The latest on Behçet’s syndrome, infectious arthritis, and central nervous system vasculitis
Ethics Forum: Ethics of Infusions in the Face of A Professional Conflict
An infusion prescription ordered by a rheumatologist, but changed by a hematologist, raises dilemmas concerning a patient’s continuity of care
Healthcare Providers Must Get Compliant with HIPAA Privacy Practices
Failure to have an updated Notice of Privacy Practices by September 23, 2013 could result in fines and penalties
Rheum with a View: How Should We Train Rheumatology Fellows?
Regulatory mandates in the ACGME’s Next Accreditation System aim to improve the way rheumatologists are trained, but they might not have the desired effect