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The ACR Releases Top 5 Things as Part of Choosing Wisely Campaign

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | February 21, 2013

On February 21, the ACR–along with 16 other national medical societies–released its list of Five Things Patients and Physicians Should Question in Rheumatology.

The ARHP Honors Health Professionals for their Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | February 1, 2013

The ARHP recognized individuals for their work in advancing rheumatology research, education, and patient care at the organizations’ annual meeting in Washington, D.C. last November

With a Five-Point Plan and New Name, the Rheumatology Research Foundation Continues to Advance the Field of Rheumatology

Audrey B. Uknis, MD and David I. Daikh, MD, PhD | February 1, 2013

Supporting research and education in rheumatology is the core mission of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) Rheumatology Research Foundation

Three Common Billing Mistakes Rheumatologists Should Avoid at all Costs

Staff | February 1, 2013

Billing errors and improperly cloning notes can lead to financial penalties

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis May Appear Outside the Joints

Mary Beth Nierengarten | February 1, 2013

Evidence that suggests rheumatoid arthritis (RA) starts in mucosal sites such as the oral cavity and lung may lead to improved treatment and prevention of the disease

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: New Research Delves Into the Risk of Comorbidities for Patients with Lupus

Susan Bernstein | February 1, 2013

Studying factors that may lead to life-threatening comorbidities such as lymphoma and thrombosis could give rheumatologists clearer direction on treating patients with SLE

Tail Insurance Protects Against Medical Malpractice Claims from Previous Jobs

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | February 1, 2013

Physicians who are resigning, retiring, switching jobs, or are terminated should consider tail insurance to cover malpractice claims brought after they’ve left their current employer

Foundation Researcher Studies Role of IL-17 in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Staff | January 2, 2013

A grant from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)’s Rheumatology Research Foundation has helped Shiva Shahrara, PhD, conduct research into the molecule, IL-17, that plays a role in recruiting myeloid cells to migrate from the blood to the joint and perpetuating vascularization

When to Refer Rheumatology Patients to Physical Therapy

Alicia Lovato PT, DPT | January 1, 2013

Consider a physical therapist for your patients if they have difficulty adapting to a new disability, impaired range of motion or strength, a significant balance or gait disturbance, a history of falls, or mobility issues

The ACR Helps Members Meet Insurance Challenges

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | January 1, 2013

The Affiliate Society Council (ASC) and Insurance Subcommittee (ISC) support rheumatologists at a local level, while serving as a national voice for members