Volunteering offered an opportunity to help in the present and revisit the past
Tailor the Message for Arthritis Self-Care
Delving into patients’ perceptions of self-management activities
Successfully Leave Your Practice
Educational leave, sabbatical, parental leave, extended illness, and practice closure due to relocation, retirement, or better professional opportunities can all lead to the decision to leave a practice.
ACR Offers Certified Rheumatology Coding Exam
Rheumatology practices are often looking for a way to get their coding staff certified in rheumatology coding. In response to the inquiries received at the ACR office, the ACR—in conjunction with the American Academy of Professional Coders—has developed the Certified Rheumatology Coding Exam.
Practical Advice for the Rheumatologist on Medicare PQRI
It is not too late to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2009 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PRQI). Participation is voluntary, but providers who participate now will better prepare themselves for probable future reporting requirements while qualifying for an incentive payment from CMS.
Closer to a Cure
Over the last two years, the Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis campaign has granted almost $9 million to 30 researchers in the hopes of finding a cure for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These researchers are studying an array of issues, from innovative research into the genetics of RA to new treatments that will more effectively manage the disease. With the REF’s announcement of the third round of Within Our Reach grant recipients, patients with RA are closer to a cure.
Coding Corner Question
July’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer
July’s Coding Challenge
Board Members Lobby Congress on Arthritis Act and Other Legislative Priorities
The ACR board of directors met in Washington, D.C. May 13–15. The trip began with the board and staff participating in Congressional Insight, a computer-simulation exercise that allows participants to experience some of the pressures and rewards of being a U.S. representative.
Annual Meeting Opportunities for Pediatric Rheumatologists
The ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier event for specialists in the field of rheumatology, and this year’s planning committee is committed to providing attendees with educational opportunities specifically tailored to their areas of interest.
Pisetsky’s Rules vs. the Peltzman Effect
Pondering drug safety
Physician–Industry Relationships
The ACR’s strict ethical policy guides relationships with pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers
Round One for PQRI
Complex requirements and confusion typify start of Medicare quality initiative
Drug Updates
Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety
Diagnosis: Myopathy
Presentation and evaluation of metabolic causes