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Rheumatologist=Pain Doctor?

David G. Borenstein, MD  |  

Managing pain is an important part of rheumatologic care—and a focus for the ACR

Medical Renaissance

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD  |  

Europe has much that is new—including innovative research—emerging from its old-world settings

ACR Volunteers Meet in Atlanta for Leadership Development

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Volunteers from the ACR, ARHP, and REF met in Atlanta last month for the annual Leadership Development Conference. This year’s keynote lecture was on the changes in healthcare, including quality improvement and emerging reimbursement models such as Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and the Pay-for-Performance movement. The topic proved to be very important to the group,…

Shape the Future of ARHP

Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN  |  

Volunteering can increase perceived self-efficacy, self-esteem, and positive affect, which all can result in enhanced psychological health. Volunteering leads to the opportunity for social interaction or networking many times with individuals with whom you normally would not interact. A 2009 article found that 20% of the volunteers in their study stated that their health had improved since volunteering and that nearly 30% stated that their lives in general were improved in relation to their volunteering. The association between volunteering and greater health and happiness is a definite plus to volunteering in a professional organization such as the ARHP.

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.

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