Global insights from the Bone and Joint Decade Network Conference
The Benefits of Our New Address: ACR Moves to 2200 Lake Boulevard NE
There are many perks to owning 2200 Lake Boulevard NE
Nuts and Bolts of Contract Negotiations for Young Physicians
Nuts and bolts of contract negotiations for young physicians
Osteoarthritis the Focus of New Ad Campaign
Exercise and weight loss are key messages of this public education effort
Exploring the Complement System in Human Disease
Novel disease associations revealed by whole genome screens
Cochrane Launches Journal Club with RA Article
Overview of studies on biologic use kicks off monthly literature review feature
John Sergent, MD, Combines Charismatic Leadership and Patient-centered Care
John Sergent, MD, combines charismatic leadership and patient-centered care
Updated Guidelines and New Therapies for Osteoporosis Coming this Year
Updated guidelines, online assessment tool, and new therapies coming this year
ALERT: 2010 ICD-9-CM/CPT Code Changes
As of January 1, physicians can no longer bill the inpatient/outpatient consultation evaluation and management (E/M) codes for Medicare patients. E/M codes for new or established patients should be used as appropriate.
Join the Electronic Health Information Exchange Community
Effective and efficient health information exchange has the potential to revolutionize rheumatology practices by simply delivering necessary patient information where and when it is needed in a complete and logical format. The list of its potential benefits—including streamlined administrative processes, efficient communication, and reduction of redundant testing—is limited only by the willingness of physicians to implement clinical and administrative technology and modify workflow to accommodate electronic processes.
Tips for Conducting a Market Analysis
Given the weakened economy, today’s rheumatology practice must be proactive, understand the market in which it operates, and plan for the future. Conducting a competitive market analysis is a critical first step toward the financial success of any medical practice.
Don’t Just Watch Health Policy Unfold—Take Action
If you are tired of just watching and reading about health policy decisions that affect you, your patients, and your profession, take action today to help shape the future of healthcare. The ACR offers multiple ways for you to stay informed about legislation affecting rheumatology professionals and can teach you how to influence the decisions made on Capitol Hill.
Major Grant Funding for Collaborative RA Projects
In the last three years, the ACR REF has raised more than $26 million toward the $30-million goal for the Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) campaign. Even in the worst economy this country has seen since the Great Depression, in fiscal year 2009, contributions to the Within Our Reach campaign exceeded $6.1 million. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, more than $1.1 million has already been received.
Health Professional Preceptee Joins the World of Rheumatology
As a graduate student and biostatistician in the Musculoskeletal Research Center at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, Alyssa B. Dufour was unsure where to focus her research interests.
Coding Corner Answer
February’s Coding Answer
Coding Corner Question
February’s Coding Challenge
Is Improving Your Career One of Your Resolutions?
Another New Year’s has just passed, and if you’ve opted for one of the typical resolutions, you’ve decided to lose weight, exercise more, or quit a nasty habit like smoking. If you’re one to make resolutions, have you considered adding a career-related resolution to your self-improvement goals for the new year? Most of us spend a significant portion of our lives at work, so it makes sense.
Hiring Billing Staff
One of the most important things in a medical practice is hiring billing staff. This task may sound easy, but it’s not. In today’s medical environment, knowing even basic things to look for when hiring billing staff will help you establish a practice that runs successfully.