EXCLUSIVE ONLINE ARTICLES
Prevalence of Gout and Hyperuricemia Increase in U.S.
Researchers have shown that the prevalence of gout in the United States has increased to 3.9%....
Congress Weighs Medicare Cuts Again
A federal panel’s recommendation to get rid of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula by...
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF THE RHEUMATOLOGISTJanuary 2012
Antiphospholipid Antibody Testing Update
Successes, challenges, and controversies of diagnostic methods for APS
Since the mid-1980s, antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies and their associated clinical manifestations have attracted great interest among clinicians and investigators. Indeed, the attention directed to aPL often exceeds that for other autoantibodies within the field of autoimmunity. Even in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is characterized by a multitude of specificities, the interest in this serological system remains high. The lupus anticoagulant (LAC) was first recognized more than 60 years ago...
New Year, New Faces
The Rheumatologist welcomes new editorial team
The 2012 New Year brings a changing of the guard at The Rheumatologist (TR) as we welcome a new editorial team: Physician Editor Simon Helfgott, MD, and Associate Editors Richard Brasington, MD, and Maura Iversen, PT, MPH. All three rheumatology specialists bring a rich background of clinical, academic, and leadership expertise to TR.
ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology
Distinguished Basic Investigator Award - Steven Abramson, MD; Distinguished Basic Investigator Award - Gregory Dennis, MD; ACR Excellence in Mentoring Award - Betty Diamond, MD; ACR Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award - Edward Giannini, MSc, DrPH; Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award - Karen H. Costenbader, MD, MPH; Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award - Theresa Lu, MD, PhD; ACR Paulding Phelps Award - Gary Bryant, MD, FACP, FACR; ACR Distinguished Clinician Scholar Award - Stephen Paget, MD; ACR...
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NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE
Dos and Don’ts of Verifying Insurance Benefits
Not verifying insurance benefits prior to rendering service can result in nonpayment, which affects your bottom line. Because this is a costly mistake that can be avoided, make it routine to verify eligibility prior to every patient visit.
Health Policy Outlook: What’s in Store for Rheumatology in 2012?
After a tumultuous December, Congress will convene again in Washington, D.C., this month. Many health policy issues affecting the rheumatology community were left on the table at the end of the first session of the 112th Congress. The ACR will work diligently with key lawmakers and our supporters in Congress to address pressing issues affecting rheumatologists, including the following.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ARHP Merit & Lifetime Achievement Awards Nomination
- March 01, 2012
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DEADLINE - Do you know an ARHP member who promotes professionalism in rheumatology education, advocacy, volunteer service, scholarly works or clinical practice? If so, now is the time to recognize his or her contributions to the field of rheumatology with an ARHP Merit Award nomination.
ARHP Graduate Student Award Application
- June 02, 2012
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DEADLINE - The Graduate Student Recognition Award enables members of the ARHP or the ACR to facilitate graduate students in health-related areas, who have not yet achieved a terminal degree (including, but not limited to behavioral medicine, bioengineering, epidemiology, health services, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, psychology, physical therapy and social work), by mentoring them in the submission of an application for this award.
