Time is of the essence in balancing risks and benefits
ICD-10 Adoption Brings Major Changes to Practices
Change will affect all facets of a rheumatology practice, from front desk to doctor charting to finances
A Wealth of Achievements
ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field
A Case to Reinstate Consultation Codes
There is value in specialty training
The Calling of the “Inner Nerd”
Trainees shouldn’t be afraid to live the life of lab and academic research
Phoning It In
The missed message on methotrexate
Shake-up in Washington. What’s in Store for Health Policy in the 112th?
Congress returns to Washington this month, and there will be many new faces on Capitol Hill. The recent midterm election will bring significant changes to the 112th Congress, leaving many to wonder what this new dynamic means for health policy.
From the Twitterati
During the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, the ACR and others used Twitter to enhance the annual meeting experience, make connections with one another, and share information. There were approximately 600 tweets from 150 contributors during the meeting. Here’s a sample of what people were saying…
New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks
The ACR is pleased to welcome new and returning leaders to the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee who were appointed in November. The following members were selected to serve as the newest members-at-large of the ACR board of directors. Each of them shared what they will bring to the table.
Medical Necessity—What Does it Mean?
Almost every physician in this country has heard this phrase, “denied as not meeting medical necessity for the service performed.” What does this mean? How does a practice document medical necessity? Not knowing the answer to these questions can greatly affect a rheumatology practice’s financial well-being.
Coding Corner Question
January’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer
January’s Coding Answer
Practice PAGE
A New Era of Coding for Rheumatology Practices
RHEUMATOLOGY PRACTICE PEARLS: Beware of Charting Pitfalls
Are your medical records up to date and complete? Medical records should always be complete and have accurate documentation to avoid violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or other documentation guidelines.
Rheum With a View
Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature
Keep Patients Moving
Programs geared at arthritis patients show physical and emotional benefits
Are Electronic Health Records a Plague or Panacea?
EHRs hold promise, but there are still plenty of kinks
Navigating the Social Media Highway
Rheumatologists spot speed bumps, opportunities
A Review of Wegener’s Treatment Data
Clinical trials show changing role of existing treatment and introduction of newer medications
Drug UPDATES
Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety
Ethics FORUM
Understanding the challenges in rheumatology today