The American College of Rheumatology’s upcoming Winter Rheumatology Symposium will be held in Snowmass Village, Colorado from January 26 — February 1, 2013.
The ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Provides Look Back at History of Rheumatology
The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals’ (ACR/ARHP) provide an opportunity to rewind through the history of rheumatology, and spotlight the speciality’s future
Elements of Medical Decision Making for Rheumatologists When Coding and Billing
What rheumatologists need to know about determining the level of medical decision making (MDM) for an office visit
The ACR Research and Education Foundation Strengthens Its Mission With New Name, Tagline
The American College of Rheumatology’s Research and Education Foundation (REF) has renamed itself “The Rheumatology Research Foundation: Advancing treatment, Finding cures,” as part of an overall branding strategy for the ever-growing fundraising branch of the ACR that better defines its mission and goals
What Does Stage 2 Meaningful Use Mean for Your Rheumatology Practice?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Stage 2 Meaningful Use rule will focus on using data collected for more advanced clinical processes
Coding Corner Question: November
Test your knowledge of the level of medical decision making (MDM) for an evaluation and management (E/M) office visit of a patient whose rheumatoid arthritis is worse on chronic medicine, whose osteoporosis is stable on chronic medicine, and who presents with a new problem of elevated blood pressure (BP)
Coding Corner Answer: November Coding Challenge
Coding for medical decision making in the evaluation and management (E/M) for assessment and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and elevated blood pressure
Integrate a Marketing Plan to Boost Your Rheumatology Practice
With today’s challenging economy, the need to market is vital for every medical practice—new or established, small or large
What Rheumatologists Should Look for in Diagnosing SAPHO Syndrome
SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) is an obscure condition that can vex patients and clinicians
Healthcare Professionals Find Benefits in Specialized Rheumatology Training Course
Enhanced caregiver-patient interactions, patient evaluations, patient education, and practice productivity are considered positive outcomes of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) Advanced Rheumatology Course (ARC)
Rheumatology Professionals and Patient Advocates Take Their Stories to Capitol Hill
This year’s Advocates for Arthritis conference was the American College of Rheumatology’s largest and most successful fly-in to date
As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities
Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients
Practicing in Rural Settings Offers Slower Pace, Personal Satisfaction for Many Rheumatologists
Outside of urban areas, rheumatologists enjoy better quality of life, but fewer professional interactions
Rheumatology Drug Updates: Apremilast, Golimumab, and More
Information on new approvals and medication safety rheumatologists need to know
What Rheumatologists Need to Know About Borrowing Money
Tips for expanding, or contracting, your rheumatology medical practice
Tech Talk: New Platform Aims to Make Telephone Communication Simpler
MedXCom system helps physicians better manage their phone calls with patients
The Future is Here: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Rheumatology
Nurse practitioners’ specialized knowledge and skills help to create an interlocking network of rheumatology patients and medical professionals
ACR Increases Its Role in Educating Rheumatologists About Treating Geriatric Patients
Sessions on aging and rheumatic disease, arthritis and the older worker, and back pain in the elderly included at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Healthcare Professionals (ACR/ARHP)
ACR Report Outlines Reasonable Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) “Report on Reasonable Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatology Clinical Practice” addresses using the technology in the context of an overall clinical evaluation
Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Examining the psychological and health-related comorbidities of rheumatoid arthritis patients with depression
President’s Perspective: Big Questions, Bent Forks, and New Names
The ACR year in review
Introducing RhMSUS—Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has launched the long-awaited certification program for musculoskeletal (MSUS) ultrasound in rheumatology
ARHP News: Occupational and Hand Therapy in Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand is one of the more frequent diagnoses seen in a hand clinic, though early referral to an occupational therapist can improve hand function in patients with OA