The ACR welcomes David Karp, MD, PhD, UT Southwestern, Dallas, to serve as ACR treasurer for 2019. As a returning member of the Executive Committee, Dr. Karp brings a breadth of ACR volunteer experience. His past roles have included serving as the Rheumatology Research Foundation president, as well as an ACR board member.
Articles by From the College
Why Fellows Should Care about ACR Advocacy
As a physician, I am an advocate. I am an advocate for my patients individually and collectively, and I am an advocate for my field: pediatric rheumatology. My own experiences as a patient drive me to integrate my patients’ perspectives into my medical decision making, and although my academic training has prepared me to best…
New Research Foundation Award Supports the Future of Rheumatology
The workforce shortage in rheumatology is a critical issue the Rheumatology Research Foundation is tackling. The number of patients with rheumatic disease is growing exponentially, and that means more health professionals and innovative approaches are needed to ensure rheumatology practices are set up to offer the best care. In 2018, the ARP released a core…
State Step Therapy Laws: Not All Are Created Equal
Step therapy reform has been a hot topic and major focus of the ACR’s advocacy activity in states this legislative session. Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin and Florida are all considering step therapy bills that stand good chance of passing this legislative year. Virginia and Georgia have already passed step therapy laws. When these two new laws…
Value for Service: ACR Update on RUC & CPT Activities
The American Medical Association (AMA) Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) meet three times a year to keep the CPT code set up to date and review resource costs for physicians. The two-step meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel and the RUC allow physicians to provide direct input to the Centers…
ACR Addresses Workforce Challenges at the State Level
Like many states in recent years, Georgia has struggled to provide patients with adequate access to rheumatologists and other cognitive specialists, with Georgia averaging 74,713 people per rheumatologist. Of equal concern, 31% of Georgia’s rheumatologists are approaching retirement age. During the current legislative session, the ACR has stepped up with a proposal to alleviate some…
Applications Invited for Arthritis & Rheumatology Editor in Chief
The ACR Committee on Journal Publications announces the search for the position of editor in chief of Arthritis & Rheumatology. The official term of the next Arthritis & Rheumatology editorship is July 1, 2020–June 30, 2025; however, some of the duties of the new editor will begin during a transition period starting April 1, 2020….
Foundation Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for 10th Consecutive Year
The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned yet another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 10th consecutive time the Foundation has earned this top distinction. Only 1% of charities have ever received 10 consecutive four-star evaluations, indicating the Foundation outperforms…
Coding Corner Question: Use Level 3 or 4 for RA/Gout Patient?
A 60-year-old man returns for a follow-up related to his diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis and chronic gout of his right ankle and foot, without tophi. He reports the gout flares have subsided in his ankle. He takes 450 mg of allopurinol daily. He has rheumatoid factor-positive rheumatoid arthritis, which previously affected multiple sites, without organ…
Coding Corner Answer: Use Level 3 or 4 for RA/Gout Patient?
Take the challenge. CPT: 20611-LT, J7325-EJ ICD-10: M17.12, E66.01, Z68.41 CPT: 99213 ICD-10: M1a.0710, M05.79 History—The history of present illness was extended. The review of systems was extended, and two past family social history elements were documented. This makes the history level detailed. Examination—Five systems were examined. This makes the exam level detailed. Medical decision…
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