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No Easy Solution for Lack of Transparency in the Practice of Medicine

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | December 1, 2012

Several well-publicized episodes highlight the apparent lack of disclosure of conflicts of interest in medicine, but will disclosure laws fix the problem or add to the confusion?

Welcome New ACR and ARHP Leaders

Staff | December 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) welcomes the newest members of the ACR board of directors and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) executive committee

Facebook Chats Link Healthcare Providers with Patients

Carol Patton | December 1, 2012

Facebook chats organized by the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City help rheumatologists convey information online to patients

The ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | December 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a group of distinguished individuals for their contributions to rheumatology research, education, and patient care

CORRONA Team Provides Data-Based Tool to Address Rheumatology’s Questions

Gretchen Henkel | December 1, 2012

The Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America (CORRONA) patient registry collects a host of treatment and disease indicators for a variety of rheumatic diseases at every physician visit

Ethical Concerns Influence What Constitutes Clear and Full Disclosure for Physicians

Bernard Rubin, DO, MPH | December 1, 2012

Money received from industry by physicians who can influence medical practice by their research, opinions, or roles in decision-making bodies should be clearly and fully disclosed

Ethics in Patients’ End-of-Life Care Compound Therapeutic Challenges for Rheumatologists

C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD | December 1, 2012

While end-of-life decisions are not frequently encountered in day-to-day practice, rheumatologists should be familiar with the ethical challenges that may arise when caring for patients in the ICU

ARHP News: Occupational and Hand Therapy in Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Carole V. Dodge, OT, CHT | November 2, 2012

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand is one of the more frequent diagnoses seen in a hand clinic, though early referral to an occupational therapist can improve hand function in patients with OA

The ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Provides Look Back at History of Rheumatology

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | November 1, 2012

The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals’ (ACR/ARHP) provide an opportunity to rewind through the history of rheumatology, and spotlight the speciality’s future

What Does Stage 2 Meaningful Use Mean for Your Rheumatology Practice?

Staff | November 1, 2012

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Stage 2 Meaningful Use rule will focus on using data collected for more advanced clinical processes