The ACR list serves allow rheumatologists and health professionals across the country to connect and share ideas
Trillions of SNPs Versus a Glass of Grappa
Will personalized medicine make us healthier or just contribute to information overload?
2011 CMS e-Prescribing Program: Will You Get Hit with Penalties?
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 provides for e-prescribing financial incentives in 2011 and financial penalties in 2012 and 2013. When you successfully e-prescribe and report on 25 patient encounters, you will be eligible to receive a 1% incentive of the total estimated allowed charges for professional services covered by Medicare Part B rendered in 2011. The big news, however, is the payment reductions for those who do not successfully meet e-prescribing reporting requirements that will be applied—1% in 2012 and 1.5% in 2013.
From the Twitterati
During the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, the ACR and others used Twitter to enhance the annual meeting experience, make connections with one another, and share information. There were approximately 600 tweets from 150 contributors during the meeting. Here’s a sample of what people were saying…
Are Electronic Health Records a Plague or Panacea?
EHRs hold promise, but there are still plenty of kinks
Navigating the Social Media Highway
Rheumatologists spot speed bumps, opportunities
Can Technology Help Solve Scleroderma Renal Crisis?
A case study in using the Internet to facilitate rare disease research
Pharma awaits FDA Guidance to Navigate the Murky Waters of Ads Via the Internet and Social Media
There’s no question that direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of prescription drugs is a huge activity, with nearly $5 billion spent on DTC ads in 2007. There’s also no question that the Internet has a vast potential to reach consumers. But when you put DTC advertising and the Internet together, there is a potential for problems and…
Maximize Your Annual Meeting Experience
Get the most out of your ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting learning experience and view, download, or print the syllabi from this year’s sessions. Speakers have prepared notes, provided key references, and outlined important details from their presentations, and we have made it all available to you at www.rheumatology.org/education. Just click the “Electronic Syllabus” link in the Itinerary Builder for instant access 24 hours a day.
The Rheumatologist Revamps Its Website
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