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Teaching Rheumatology in Haiti

Ronald J. Anderson, MD | July 1, 2014

Rheumatologist Ronald J. Anderson, MD, describes volunteer experience with medical residents, teaching rheumatology

Lessons Learned from a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sarah Troxell, RN, BSN | June 1, 2014

Sarah Troxell, RN, BSN, imparts what she’s learned about RA and medication management, assembling a team of health professionals and battling other health issues

Practicing Rheumatology in Dubai

Humeira Badsha, MD | June 1, 2014

Rheumatologist Humeira Badsha, MD, describes caring for rheumatology patients in the United Arab Emirates, launching the Emirates Arthritis Foundation

Update on Healthcare Reform in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act

Joseph Flood, MD, & Kam Nola, PharmD, MS | June 1, 2014

The American College of Rheumatology continues to monitor healthcare system changes under the ACA; educate rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals

U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative Summit Examines Quality of Patient-Centered Musculoskeletal Care

Kurt Ullman | May 1, 2014

Physicians discuss definition, implementation of best clinical practices for patient care at multidisciplinary meeting last November

Speak Out Rheum: Are Independent Measures of Patient Satisfaction Reliable?

James T. Rosenbaum, MD | May 1, 2014

Patient survey questionnaires, metrics to gauge physician performance may not be trustworthy indicators of quality of patient care

How Rheumatologists Can Boost Patient Understanding of Educational Materials

Vanessa Caceres | April 2, 2014

Choosing appropriate, pre-written disease fact sheets, or writing your own educational documents can help patients with low health literacy comprehend information about their condition

The Role of Social Work in Patient-Centered Rheumatology Care

Jillian Rose, LMSW | December 1, 2013

Social workers’ ability to build trusted relationships with patients helps enhance care coordination and can improve patient outcomes

EULAR 2013: Researchers Expand Targets for PsA, OA Therapy

Thomas R. Collins | September 1, 2013

Experts discuss insights in the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis and the role of subchondral bone in osteoarthritis

The Pharmacist’s Role in Managing Rheumatic Diseases

Carissa Flick, PharmD, and Jessica Farrell, PharmD | August 1, 2013

An overview of the many benefits pharmacists can bring to a multidisciplinary healthcare team