Prevention and management strategies continue to evolve
Free Certified Education Units (CEUs) for Coders
In these hard economic times, it is good to have access to free educational tools that coders can use to maintain their certification. If you or your coders are certified with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), there are some helpful avenues to getting free CEUs.
Pearls for Preauthorization
Over the next several months, “From the College” will offer practical tips on improving office management guidelines, putting the latest healthcare information technology to work for you, and coding. This month, “From the College” offers some pearls for preauthorization.
Value-Driven Healthcare Moving Into Your Practice
In last month’s issue, “From the College” gave a brief overview of the theory of value-driven healthcare; in this month’s edition, we’ll move from the theory of value-driven healthcare to its implementation in today’s healthcare system.
In Memoriam
A very sad note for all who knew Ronald Bennett, MD, my partner of almost 30 years.
Stuart A. Green, MD, Receives Leadership Award
Congratulations to Stuart A. Green, MD, chief of rheumatology at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York, who will receive the 2009 Physician Leadership Award from the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
Coding Corner Question
September’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer
September’s Coding Answer
I RheumPAC, Do You?
For many years, the ACR board of directors and Government Affairs Committee have done exemplary work in keeping members abreast of legislative regulatory issues that affect all aspects of rheumatology, including patient and physician/healthcare professional issues, education, and research. Through advocacy, the ACR advances rheumatology and fosters excellence in the care of people with, or at risk for, arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. One might say that advocacy is a cornerstone of this organization.
Building a Sustainable Foundation
A look back at my time serving the ACR and the REF
New Annual Scientific Meeting Registration and Syllabi Initiatives
Each year, the ACR solicits feedback from annual meeting attendees. This feedback isn’t just stored in a file somewhere; it is reviewed and action is taken as a part of the ACR’s commitment to providing a quality educational experience at every annual meeting.
Obama and Clinton at the AMA
Then and now: Déjà vu all over again—toujours?
Risks and Benefits
Physicians must find the delicate balance between treatment and side effects
Our Interdisciplinary Outlook
Rheumatologists and health professionals working together is one of our great strengths
Practical Medication Management
Take a firm stand in perioperative and pregnant patients with rheumatic disease
Drug Updates
Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety
Research Across the Spectrum
NIAMS director highlights innovative research initiatives