Tools, resources help physicians, staff tackle billing and coding rules, navigate healthcare compliance issues
Coding Corner Answer: October
Coding for facet joint nerve injection for a patient with osteoarthritis
American Medical Association House of Delegates Annual Meeting Update
AMA delegation chair Gary L. Bryant, MD, outlines AMA’s progress with ongoing initiatives, new resolutions submitted by the ACR
Advocate for Rheumatology Issues During Election Season
The ACR encourages members to meet with elected officials during Congress’ fall recess
Coding Corner Question: October
Coding for facet joint nerve injection for a patient with osteoarthritis
Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Annual Investigators’ Meeting Spotlights Latest Findings
Groundbreaking research in treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory disease discussed at Foundation’s celebrated event
Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness Registry Can Help Physicians Improve Practice Performance
RISE system compares physician practices with national benchmarks, links physicians with electronic health records
The 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Must-See Pre-Meeting Courses
Courses on microbiome in rheumatic diseases, patient-centered outcomes are highlights
The 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Call for Proposals
The ACR invites members to submit ideas for educational content to be featured at its Annual Meeting in Boston Nov. 14–17
The ACR Provides Resources to Maximize Experience at 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Mobile device app, session tracker, program book and technology center streamline meeting information for attendees
Rheumatology Outreach in Macedonia
Occupational therapist Carole Dodge, OT, CHT, describes experience providing hand therapy to patients with arthritis, rheumatic disease
The Rheumatology Podcast Informs, Entertains
Rheumatologist-narrated podcasts about clinical, topical issues in rheumatology help colleagues stay connected to specialty
Patient Access to Electronic Health Records Yields Unexpected Results
Physicians find patients’ interaction with their digitized records can improve engagement, outcomes
Ethics Forum: Electronic Health Records Raise Concerns about Physician-Patient Relationship
Health information technology may distract physicians during exam room visits with patients
Decernotinib, Subcutaneous Methotrexate Drug Updates, Trials, Approvals
Plus, rheumatology drug news, safety updates
Rheumatologist Spends Time Playing, Recording Music
Guitarist Jerry W. Goldberg, MD, carves out time for weekly band rehearsals, occasional performances for charitable causes
University of California at San Francisco Rheumatology Division Recognized for Excellence
Diversity, depth of department’s clinical and research programs are its hallmarks
Diagnosis, Treatment for Patient with Psoriasis, Fever, Bloating, and Rash
A 65-year-old man presents with symptoms of erythrodermic psoriasis flare
Electronic Health Records Present Communication Challenges for Physicians
Digitized patient records have transformed how clinicians record, understand clinical information
Antiphospholipid Antibodies Activate mTORC in Vessels
Research around autoimmune disorder shows patients may respond to treatment with sirolimus
Kawasaki Disease Spread May be Linked to Wind
Latest study suggests tropospheric winds from farmlands in northeastern China may carry etiologic agent for KD to the Far East, Western U.S.
Accelerating Medicines Partnership Targets Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Research collaboration among scientists, pharmaceutical companies, nonprofits promotes precompetitive sharing of data collection, analyses
Mortality Rates Improve for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Emerging research suggests patients with RA are living longer, bolsters support for early aggressive treatment of RA
Treatment, Management Options for Difficult-to-Control Gout
Patient education is key to medication compliance, battling gouty flares
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis in Systemic Sclerosis
A case report
Choosing Wisely: Recommendations from Medical Specialties Beyond Rheumatology
Practice gems that may help rheumatologists avoid performing costly patient tests, procedures of limited use
Funding Crisis Threatens Research and Training in Rheumatology
The ACR and Rheumatology Research Foundation present data to reinforce importance of supporting rheumatology research
Persistent Symptomatic Hypocalcemia Due to Denosumab: A Case Review
Patients with osteoporosis and impaired renal function are at risk
Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes: Difficult to Recognize, Diagnose, Treat
Two case studies demonstrate the difficulty, delay in recognizing this rare autoinflammatory disease