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Board Members Lobby Congress on Arthritis Act and Other Legislative Priorities

From the College | July 1, 2009

The ACR board of directors met in Washington, D.C. May 13–15. The trip began with the board and staff participating in Congressional Insight, a computer-simulation exercise that allows participants to experience some of the pressures and rewards of being a U.S. representative.

Annual Meeting Opportunities for Pediatric Rheumatologists

Staff | July 1, 2009

The ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier event for specialists in the field of rheumatology, and this year’s planning committee is committed to providing attendees with educational opportunities specifically tailored to their areas of interest.

Pisetsky’s Rules vs. the Peltzman Effect

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | July 1, 2009

Pondering drug safety

Physician–Industry Relationships

Sherine Gabriel, MD | July 1, 2009

The ACR’s strict ethical policy guides relationships with pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers

Round One for PQRI

Kurt Ullman | July 1, 2009

Complex requirements and confusion typify start of Medicare quality initiative

Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | July 1, 2009

Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety

Diagnosis: Myopathy

Edward C. Smith, MD, and Dwight D. Koeberl, MD, PhD | July 1, 2009

Presentation and evaluation of metabolic causes

Online Resources for Health Professional Research

Pamela Degotardi, PhD | June 1, 2009

How do we simplify the process for health professionals starting out in rheumatology research? This question can be difficult to answer because the plethora of information on starting out in rheumatology research is often overwhelming, and the multiplicity of Web sites with research materials can be confusing.

Margaret D. Smith, MD, Receives Arthritis Foundation Honor

Staff | June 1, 2009

Margaret D. Smith, MD, a rheumatologist at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New York City, was named by the Arthritis Foundation’s New York Chapter as one of the city’s outstanding female executives. Dr. Smith was honored for her dedication to increasing arthritis awareness and research fundraising at a luncheon held on March 20.

Become a Marketing-Driven Practice

Staff | June 1, 2009

A simple fact about marketing: You could be the best in your field and offer top-notch services, but if no one knows who you are, what you do, or when, why, and how to see you, your business may struggle.