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New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks

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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.

Rheum With a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature

Ethics FORUM

Elizabeth A. Kitsis, MD, MBE, Michele Meltzer, MD, MBE, and C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD  |  

Understanding the challenges in rheumatology today

Is the Toll Sports Take on Athletes’ Bodies Worth Glory on the Gridiron?

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD  |  

Sports fans find enormous pleasure in arguing about topics such as the greatest player in baseball, the best heavyweight boxer, or the worst draft pick in the NFL. Most of these arguments cannot be resolved and ultimately do not matter. Nevertheless, the diehards joust with vehemence and passion, especially if fueled by some alcoholic brew….

2011 Legislative Outlook Important for Rheumatology

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Next year is shaping up to be an important year for rheumatology on Capitol Hill. Issues that remain unresolved by the last Congress include concerns within the Affordable Care Act, the need for a stable Medicare system with fair physician reimbursement, funding for the pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program, and appropriate reimbursement for specialty care. Most congressional leaders, newly elected or re-elected, know very little about arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. That is why it is critical that rheumatology professionals reach out and educate them on the importance of specialty care and the impact these diseases have on one’s quality of life. 

Comprehensive Rheumatology Training

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Are you looking for a better rheumatology-focused, on-the-job training program for a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other clinician? Do you and your colleagues want to continue building competence in the care of people with rheumatic disease? The Advanced Rheumatology Course may be just what you need.