An ongoing study of key immune system proteins has pinpointed an area associated with increased risk for inflammatory disease and may one day lead to new therapies to control inflammation and rheumatic diseases.
The New Year Brings New Opportunities in HIT
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?
Shake-up in Washington. What’s in Store for Health Policy in the 112th?
Congress returns to Washington this month, and there will be many new faces on Capitol Hill. The recent midterm election will bring significant changes to the 112th Congress, leaving many to wonder what this new dynamic means for health policy.
From the Twitterati
During the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, the ACR and others used Twitter to enhance the annual meeting experience, make connections with one another, and share information. There were approximately 600 tweets from 150 contributors during the meeting. Here’s a sample of what people were saying…
New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks
The ACR is pleased to welcome new and returning leaders to the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee who were appointed in November. The following members were selected to serve as the newest members-at-large of the ACR board of directors. Each of them shared what they will bring to the table.
Medical Necessity—What Does it Mean?
Almost every physician in this country has heard this phrase, “denied as not meeting medical necessity for the service performed.” What does this mean? How does a practice document medical necessity? Not knowing the answer to these questions can greatly affect a rheumatology practice’s financial well-being.
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A New Era of Coding for Rheumatology Practices
RHEUMATOLOGY PRACTICE PEARLS: Beware of Charting Pitfalls
Are your medical records up to date and complete? Medical records should always be complete and have accurate documentation to avoid violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or other documentation guidelines.
Build a Solid Foundation for Patient Care: 2011 Professional Meetings
You’ve come to rely on the ACR for meeting your professional development needs. Along with the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, the College provides symposia and other courses designed especially for rheumatology health professionals.
New GIOP Guidelines Available
The ACR published new recommendations for the management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) in the November issue of Arthritis Care & Research. These guidelines have been endorsed by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. They apply to adult patients receiving oral glucocorticoid therapy.
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