It seems like yesterday I was asked to write my first presidential column, and here I am penning my last. It’s incredible how fast the time goes and yet how much gets done. That progress is made possible by the dedicated and talented group of ACR volunteers and staff. This year, the College has had…
RISE Up: The Registry Now Includes More than 4 Million Patient Encounters & Counting
ATLANTA—Despite a downpour outside, ACR and ARHP leaders enjoyed sunny news about the Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) Registry at the on Jan. 21. RISE now includes data on more than 4 million patient encounters, and attendees were charged with thinking of ways to increase utilization of the registry and better use its valuable information….
President’s Perspective: The ACR’s RISE Registry Will Simplify Reporting, Comparing Clinical Data
Set to launch during first quarter 2014, the Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) database will help rheumatologists manage patient populations, improve care, advance rheumatology
Quadruple-threat Rheumatologist
In Norway and on the international front, Tore Kvien, MD, PhD, has propelled clinical research to new levels
From Punch Cards to Patient Reporting
James F. Fries, MD, harnessed computers to address big questions