Professional Topics

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President’s Perspective: ACR Calls on Members to Advance Rheumatology

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | April 1, 2013

Members’ support and participation is needed to strengthen the ACR’s lobbying efforts with Congress

In Memoriam: Rheumatology Loses Dedicated Pediatric Rheumatologist

Staff | March 1, 2013

Suzanne L. Bowyer, MD served as chief of the division of rheumatology at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis and director of the fellowship program from 2003 until 2012

The ARHP Honors Health Professionals for their Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | February 1, 2013

The ARHP recognized individuals for their work in advancing rheumatology research, education, and patient care at the organizations’ annual meeting in Washington, D.C. last November

With a Five-Point Plan and New Name, the Rheumatology Research Foundation Continues to Advance the Field of Rheumatology

Audrey B. Uknis, MD and David I. Daikh, MD, PhD | February 1, 2013

Supporting research and education in rheumatology is the core mission of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) Rheumatology Research Foundation

The ACR Helps Members Meet Insurance Challenges

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | January 1, 2013

The Affiliate Society Council (ASC) and Insurance Subcommittee (ISC) support rheumatologists at a local level, while serving as a national voice for members

Strategic Thinking to Advance Rheumatology in the New Year

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | December 1, 2012

One of the first efforts this coming year will be the development of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR’s) 2013-2016 strategic plan

No Easy Solution for Lack of Transparency in the Practice of Medicine

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | December 1, 2012

Several well-publicized episodes highlight the apparent lack of disclosure of conflicts of interest in medicine, but will disclosure laws fix the problem or add to the confusion?

Much at Stake for Rheumatology in Lame Duck Session of Congress

Staff | December 1, 2012

Massive mandatory spending cuts—including a near 30% cut to Medicare physician reimbursement—are scheduled to go into effect in January

Welcome New ACR and ARHP Leaders

Staff | December 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) welcomes the newest members of the ACR board of directors and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) executive committee

Meet the 2013 ACR President Audrey B. Uknis, MD

Staff | December 1, 2012

A rheumatologist and professor at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Dr. Uknis was named 2013 president at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual business meeting last month