Metrics in Rheumatology: May 2014
Rheumatology Drug Updates, Trials, Safety Data
Information on oral anticoagulant apixaban, apremilast for active psoriatic arthritis, hyaluronic acid and methotrexate injections, and drug safety updates rheumatologists need to know
Rheumatologists on the Move
Awards, appointments and announcements in the world of rheumatology
Legal Updates: Healthcare Data Privacy and Security under HIPAA
Maintaining the privacy of healthcare data Is paramount, and a breach can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars
Rheumatologist Marc C. Hochberg, MD, MPH, Advances Epidemiology Through Collaborative Ties
Accomplished physician noted for research in gout, osteoarthritis etiology; characterizing therapeutic responsiveness in disease states; inspiring teamwork among rheumatologists
Ethics Forum: The Challenge of Multidisciplinary Care in Rheumatology
A patient with autoimmune ocular disease raises concerns about the moral, professional obligations of rheumatologists to help patients whose condition is not clearly within the scope of rheumatology
U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative Summit Examines Quality of Patient-Centered Musculoskeletal Care
Physicians discuss definition, implementation of best clinical practices for patient care at multidisciplinary meeting last November
Benefits, Challenges of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology
A rheumatology medical trainee relays pros, cons of ultrasound as joint imaging modality and usefulness in diagnosing, managing patients with rheumatologic disease
7 Things Ophthalmologists Want Rheumatologists to Know
Careful collaboration is key to treating patients with rheumatic or inflammatory diseases that affect the eyes
Steps to Help Rheumatologists Achieve Office Compliance in Laboratory Coding
A guide to ensure proper coding, billing and accurately diagnose patients.
Coding Corner Answer: May
Medical terminology rheumatologists should know to prepare for launch of ICD-10 coding
American College of Rheumatology Wins Accreditation with Commendation by ACCME
Recognition by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education places ACR in top 21% of national organizations offering continuing medical education
Coding Corner Question: May
Test your knowledge of medical terms associated with ICD-10 coding
Speak Out Rheum: Are Independent Measures of Patient Satisfaction Reliable?
Patient survey questionnaires, metrics to gauge physician performance may not be trustworthy indicators of quality of patient care
Recipients of Ephraim P. Engleman Endowed Resident Research Preceptorship Award in Rheumatology Meet Physician Who Helped Shape Their Careers
Award’s namesake, 103-year-old rheumatologist Ephraim P. Engleman, MD, met 10 winners of research funding established in his name by the Rheumatology Research Foundation in 2006
Rheuminations: Ankylosing Spondylitis Sometimes Defies Detection
How method of diagnosing, treating this inflammatory back disease characterized by stiffness and the presence of HLA-B27 gene has evolved
President’s Perspective: ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Heads to Boston in November
Conference to showcase clinical, basic science of rheumatologic care; advances in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and comorbidities
Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Takayasu’s Arteritis
How this rare form of large-vessel vasculitis affects different portions, branches of aorta and ways to diagnose, treat and manage the disease
Rheumatologists Make Progress Defining Spectrum of Axial Spondyloarthritis
New research clarifies terminology used for diagnosis, but questions remain around epidemiology, genetics and management of patients with axial skeletal inflammation