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Legal Updates: What Rheumatologists Should Consider Before Signing with an ACO

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | May 1, 2013

Medicare’s ACO physician exclusivity provisions may preclude participation in more than one accountable care organization

Coding Corner Question: May

Staff | May 1, 2013

Coding Trigger-Point Injection with 99213

Large Genome Study Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for Gout

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | April 26, 2013

Researchers have identified 28 genome-wide significant urate concentration–associated loci, underscoring the importance of metabolic control in urate production.

Susceptibility Loci Shed Light on Fundamental Pathways of Psoriasis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | April 26, 2013

Investigators have described 15 new psoriasis susceptibility loci. The loci highlight the importance of the skin in both acquired and innate host defense and identify the innate immune response as a key factor in psoriasis.

Sequester Affects Rheumatologists on Two Fronts—Medicare Reimbursement and Research Funding

Richard Quinn | April 18, 2013

Rheumatologists are already feeling two effects from Congress’ inability to solve sequestration: a 2% reduction in Medicare reimbursements and slashed funding for research financed by the National Institutes of Health.

DNA Methylation Modifies Genetic Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | April 12, 2013

A first-of-its-kind study has been published that integrates genotype and epigenotype data across the entire genome.

ABIM Announces New Rules, Timelines for Maintenance of Certification

Michael O’Neal | April 8, 2013

The ABIM recently announced that, beginning in January 2014, all physicians certified during or after 1990 (time-limited certificates) will be required to complete 100 maintenance of certification points every five years, as opposed to the previous ten-year timeline.