http://www.the-rheumatologist.org The Rheumatologist : Current Issue http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2052745/Send_Us_Your_Case_Suggestions.html <p>Have you managed a patient with an unusual rheumatologic problem that you would want to present to a larger audience? Consider submitting your case to <em>The Rheumatologist.</em> </p> 2012-05-16T17:23:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041587/Systemic_Juvenile_Idiopathic_Arthritis.html <p>Changing treatment paradigms in the biologic era</p> 2012-05-09T17:15:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041581/What_Do_Your_Patients_Think_About_You.html <p>Why your practice needs patient-satisfaction surveys</p> 2012-05-09T17:13:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041579/Tapping_Computer_Power_to_Promote_Physical_Therapy.html <p>Physical therapy for rheumatoid arthritis patients is crucial to treating their disease. A group of researchers is trying to harness the power of computer technology to make physical therapy something that patients look forward to.</p> 2012-05-09T17:06:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041575/The_Amazing_Volunteers_Who_Make_Up_the_American_College_of_Rheumatology_Board_of.html <p>Our members come together for the good of the organization and our leadership, regardless of background or career path.</p> 2012-05-09T17:00:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041573/Lupus_Survey_Finds_Gap_in_Communication.html <p>Patients downplay symptoms to friends, family, and doctors</p> 2012-05-09T16:57:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041571/Whats_In_A_Note.html <p>The dictum &ldquo;to write as long as possible&rdquo; has become the norm for some physicians. Quality, not quantity, should be our goal.</p> 2012-05-09T16:50:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041569/Rheumatology_Researchers_Should_Learn_from_their_Lab_Animals_Not_Imitate_Them.html <p>Rheumatologists, as a group, tend to be detail oriented, critical thinkers with strong opinions, and these same characteristics make them extremely rigorous as grant reviewers.</p> 2012-05-09T16:43:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041565/Pump_Up_Your_Public_Speaking.html <p>Need to brush up on your presentation skills? Five tips to wow your next audience</p> 2012-05-09T16:39:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041563/2012_ACRARHP_Annual_Meeting_Scientific_Program_Preview.html <p>Plan to join us for the premier rheumatology meeting this year in Washington, D.C., November 9&ndash;14.</p> 2012-05-09T16:34:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041499/Growing_Up_Confident_with_Arthritis.html <p>While juvenile arthritis can cause joint damage and limit function, rheumatologists strongly encourage children with JIA to live normal lives.</p> 2012-05-09T14:16:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041491/Patient_Fact_Sheet_Juvenile_Idiopathic_Arthritis.html <p>Several types of arthritis fall under the JIA heading. This inflammation begins before patients reach the age of 16 years, and may involve one or many joints and cause other symptoms such as fevers, rash, and eye inflammation.</p> 2012-05-09T14:12:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041489/Maintain_Rheumatologys_Seat_at_the_AMA_Table.html <p>The ACR needs a total of 1,000 AMA members to retain our seat in the American Medical Association Federation. Become a member of the AMA today to ensure that rheumatology retains a stake in policy and reimbursement discussions.</p> 2012-05-09T14:10:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041485/American_College_of_Rheumatology_Works_with_AMA_to_Strengthen_Patient_Choice.html <p>The <em>Medicare Patient Empowerment Act</em> would allow patients and physicians to enter into private contract arrangements without penalty.</p> 2012-05-09T14:06:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041481/Appealing_an_Audit.html <p>If you are prepared for an audit, your medical practice will run more smoothly from both a financial and personnel standpoint.</p> 2012-05-09T14:04:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041475/Coding_Corner_Mays_Coding_Challenge.html <p>A 54-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis is seen by the rheumatologist for a follow-up visit.</p> 2012-05-09T14:01:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041473/Coding_Corner_Answer_Mays_Coding_Challenge.html <p>Since this was an established patient, only two of the three components (per CPT guidelines)&mdash;history, examination, and medical decision making (MDM)&mdash;are needed to determine the level of the visit.</p> 2012-05-09T13:58:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041471/Disaster_Planning_for_Your_Medical_Practice.html <p>Are you ready if a disaster destroys your medical office space and patient records? Here are a few basic steps necessary to creating a disaster plan and putting it into action.</p> 2012-05-09T13:52:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041469/Practice_Pearls_Disaster_Checklist.html <p>In any disaster, medical practices should have a number of items on hand that might be needed during an emergency.</p> 2012-05-09T13:50:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041463/A_Rheumatologic_Perspective_on_Intimacy_and_Chronic_Illness.html <p>Sexual dysfunction is frequently one of the first manifestations of physical illness, but is often not inquired about on routine reviews of systems.</p> 2012-05-09T13:45:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041153/66-Year-Old_Man_with_Visual_Loss_Headache_Hematuria_Chronic_Sinusitis.html <p>A 66-year-old man presented to the hospital with left-sided visual loss, headache, hematuria, and symptoms of a chronic sinusitis.</p> 2012-05-08T23:20:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041151/Medical_Practice_Mergers_Being_Bigger_Has_its_Advantages.html <p>A merger of medical practices can provide significant and long-term benefits to a rheumatology practice. However, a number of difficult decisions and legal issues must be addressed.</p> 2012-05-08T23:16:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041149/Drug_Updates.html <p>Information on new approvals and medication safety</p> 2012-05-08T23:14:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/2041147/Desiree_Van_Der_Heijde_MD_PhD_a_Key_Driver_of_Treatment_Advances.html <p>Dr. van der Heijde learned early in her career that serendipity often plays a role in clinical research and treatment advances. </p> 2012-05-08T23:08:00Z