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Avoid Coding & Billing Nightmares

Melesia Tillman, CPC, CRHC, CHA  |  

Imagine getting a demand letter from a carrier that states your practice has incorrectly billed a procedure for the last year. To make matters worse, the carrier is asking you to return an overpayment, which amounts to thousands of dollars, and they want the full overpayment check within 45 days. Believe it or not, this scenario happens to rheumatology practices across the country.

Navigate Maintenance of Certification

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As a rheumatologist, satisfaction comes in part through providing quality patient care, and one way to demonstrate a commitment to patients is through engaging in continuous professional development. The ACR is dedicated to helping physicians in all stages of their careers participate in the process of lifelong learning.

The New Year Brings New Opportunities in HIT

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January kicked off a new era for health information technology (HIT). A new year brings new opportunities, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) electronic health record (EHR) incentive program topping the list. But what is meaningful EHR use, and what does it mean for you? What are the steps to get started?

Family, Fatigue & Heart Health

Richard Sine  |  

Researchers explore several factors in the health and well-being of patients with lupus

Rheum with a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature

A Wealth of Achievements

Mary Desmond Pinkowish  |  

ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field