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Turn Down the Pain Volume

Daniel J. Clauw, MD | October 1, 2009

Fibromyalgia’s evolution from discrete entity to prototypical central pain syndrome

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

Leslie J. Crofford, MD | September 1, 2009

A look back at my time serving the ACR and the REF

New Annual Scientific Meeting Registration and Syllabi Initiatives

Staff | September 1, 2009

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

Raymond Scalettar, MD, DSc | September 1, 2009

Then and now: Déjà vu all over again—toujours?

Risks and Benefits

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | September 1, 2009

Physicians must find the delicate balance between treatment and side effects

Our Interdisciplinary Outlook

Sherine Gabriel, MD, and Pamela Degotardi, PhD | September 1, 2009

Rheumatologists and health professionals working together is one of our great strengths

Practical Medication Management

Gretchen Henkel | September 1, 2009

Take a firm stand in perioperative and pregnant patients with rheumatic disease

Value-Based Purchasing: The Future of US HealthCare?

Staff | August 1, 2009

Purchasers of healthcare are beginning to take a more active role in ensuring they receive value for their health care dollars, and these savvy shoppers want to develop programs to increase the quality and efficiency of the care they purchase. This movement has given rise to the concept of value-driven healthcare, commonly called value-based purchasing. Over the next three months, “From the College” will take a look at this type of purchasing and provide rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals with practical advice on how to stand out to these value-based purchasers.

ARHP Angle: We Need a Few Good Leaders!

Pamela Degotardi, PhD | August 1, 2009

Flying back from Cincinnati, where I’d been attending a meeting of the ARHP Committee on Nominations, it occurred to me that some members might be intrigued by the process of how ARHP officers and committee and subcommittee chairs are selected. While I do realize that some members aren’t interested in the structural organization of ARHP, I know some may ask, “Why was she selected and not me?”