I’m writing this column in my hotel room in rainy, somewhat chilly, Copenhagen. So much for the summer dresses that I packed in preparation for attending this European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) meeting. Instead it’s been all about layering and trying to stay dry, dodging puddles, and struggling with blown-out umbrellas. The rain has impeded any desire to explore Tivoli gardens, but it hasn’t dampened the friendliness and welcome of our European counterparts in EULAR’s Allied Health Professionals (AHP) standing committee.
Within Our Reach–Funded Research May Hold Key to Unlocking the CNS and Suppressing RA
Studies recently published in Arthritis & Rheumatism show that a key chemical produced by the central nervous system (CNS) decreases inflammation and suppresses production of proteins known to play a role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This opens the way for developing a novel class of drugs that mimic this effect of the CNS on RA.
A New Home for the ACR
The Atlanta headquarters are moving to a building purchased by the College
The ACR at 75: A Diamond Jubilee
Feting ACR’s 75 Years: This month’s annual meeting recognizes organization’s growth
Insurer Updates
Policy Changes and IFA Codes
Pearls for Preauthorization: Part Two
Last month’s “Rheumatology Practice Pearls” focused on the denial or return of preauthorization requests because of missing data. This month’s pearls focuses on obtaining authorization for off-label drugs and updating a previous preauthorization.
Advocating for Your Interests in the Health Insurance Marketplace
As healthcare reform ramps up and fists grip tighter around the almighty healthcare dollar, the ACR is moving ahead full force in advocating for your interests in the delivery of healthcare. Through what could be described as “offensive” and “defensive” strategies, the ACR is positioning itself as a visible and active player in the managed care marketplace.
What Has RheumPAC Done for You Lately?
RheumPAC, the ACR’s political action committee, is dedicated to ensuring that rheumatology issues are addressed in healthcare reform. The best way to make sure the issues affecting rheumatology are being heard is to engage in the discussions and to contribute to congressional campaigns.
AMA House of Delegates Welcomes President Barack Obama
One cannot open a paper, turn on the television, listen to the radio, or surf the Internet without finding something about healthcare reform. This heated topic is at the center of the media and was the focus of the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) 2009 House of Delegates meeting in June, where President Barack Obama addressed the delegates of the largest physician’s organization in the United States.
Inspire Genius With an Annual Meeting Proposal
Without inspiration, there might be no genius. Likewise, the ACR and AHRP Annual Meeting Planning Committees depend on input from the membership to suggest educational formats, topics, and experts to meet the growing needs and interests of the rheumatology community.
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