Plus, rheumatology drug news, safety updates
Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline Imminent
Business associate agreements under pressure to meet new, expanded HIPAA standards by September 23
The ACR/ARHP Member News
Awards, appointments and announcements in the world of rheumatology
Rheumatologist Doubles as Ophthalmologist
James Rosenbaum, MD, combines his interests
EULAR 2014: Shorten Delay for Access to Rheumatologic Patient Care
Rheumatologists, general practictioners discuss ways to improve their connection, remove barriers to patient care
EULAR 2014: Collaboration Among Rheumatology Groups Expected to Build
ACR, European League Against Rheumatism, other groups, to work together creating disease criteria and response sets, patient management guidelines
EULAR 2014: Ultrasound Use Important for Rheumatology
Experts offer insight into ultrasound for joint counts in rheumatoid arthritis, synovial biopsies, Sjögren’s syndrome
EULAR 2014: Osteoarthritis and Obesity Link
Role of lipids in inflammation, new insights into T cell function focus of recent research
EULAR 2014: Cardiac Involvement in Rheumatic Diseases
Experts offer tips for treating, managing cardiac effects; using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients chronic inflammatory conditions
Personal Health Records Bring Benefits, Limitations to Rheumatology Patient Care
PHRs offer time-saving, communication perks for patients and physicians, but may pose health literacy challenges
Vaccinations for Immunocompromised Patients Are Shared Responsibility of Specialists, Primary Care Physicians
Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends both physician groups educate patients, household members on importance of vaccines
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Higher Risk for Immunological Disorders
Research suggests patients with metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, might benefit from antiinflammatory drugs used to treat immunlogical disorders
Kidney Problems More Prevalent in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatologists urged to monitor signs of kidney dysfunction in patients with RA as higher incidence of reduced kidney function found in these patients
Knee Replacement Offers Cardiovascular Benefits for Patients with Arthritis
Knee arthroplasty may help prevent cardiovascular disease in patients with osteoarthritis; same-day bilateral surgery safe for select patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Cobalt Toxicity Complication of Hip Replacement Surgery
Rheumalogists urged to recognize toxicity symptoms in patients with metal-on-metal or metal-on-polyethylene hip implants
Practice Management Workshops Boost Physician Efficiency
The ACR/ARHP three-day program at 2014 Annual Meeting in Boston to focus on medical coding updates, compliance rules, federal regulations
Coding Corner Answer: September
Coding for first infliximab infusion in patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Coding Corner Question: September
Coding for first infliximab infusion in patient with rheumatoid arthritis
The ACR’s Advocates for Arthritis Volunteers Meet with Congress
Access to rheumatology patient care, treatment, research funding on the agenda
Rheumatology Research Foundation Announces 2015 Grants and Awards
Corporate financial donations support Foundation’s awards, grants for rheumatology research, education, training
Physician Group Practices Can Participate in Physician Quality Reporting System
Eligible professionals can register for group practice reporting option in 2014
RheumPAC: The Voice of the ACR
How the ACR’s political action committee represents interests of rheumatologists, patients with Congressional lawmakers
The ACR’s Social Media Boot Camp Won’t Make You Sweat
The ACR/ARHP 2014 meeting sessions on social media can help rheumatology professionals learn to blog, tweet
Rheumatology Health Professionals Should Attend the ACR/ARHP 2014 Meeting
Extensive learning opportunities, educational sessions, networking events highlight annual event
The ACR/ARHP 2014 Annual Meeting Provides Opportunities to Learn, Connect, Engage, See
Range of educational sessions will appeal to rheumatology academicians, clinical practitioners, researchers, fellows, health professionals
Inflammatory Origin of Fever Is Key to Diagnosis
Fever in rheumatology patients may present evidence of an inflammatory process
Update on Legislation, Advocacy Efforts to Advance Rheumatology
Status of progess to fix sustainable growth rate physician formula, other rheumatology-related issues facing Congress
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Case Review
Diagnosis, treatment and management of refractory gastrointestinal hemorrhage in a patient with GPA
Will a Hybrid Concierge Medicine Model Work for Rheumatologists?
Growing number of specialists explore membership-based medicine model to help stabilize practice costs, improve patient satisfaction