A timely and personal appeal to all those who can to become or remain civically active in this critical time.
Enemy at the Gates: The Emerging Threat of COVID-19
On Dec. 30, 2019, an ophthalmologist named Li Wenliang notified his colleagues about an illness that was reminiscent of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in a city in the Hubei province of China called Wuhan. As an ophthalmologist, this was not directly relevant to his practice; he merely wanted to warn colleagues that they might…
Texas Society & Meeting Provide Professional Value, Advocacy Vision
Hundreds of physicians and practice managers gathered Feb. 28–Mar. 1 in Houston at the annual meeting of the State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists to hear clinical updates, obtain practice management tips and get to know their peers.
The Doctor Will See You Now: Legal & Regulatory Reforms Expand Telemedicine
In this time of COVID-19, you may be considering ways to deliver routine rheumatologic care via some form of telemedicine. Here are some of the legal considerations.
Physicians Identify Professional Dissonance as a Cause of Burnout
Recent research into burnout in primary care providers has found many providers experience professional dissonance and cite increasing paperwork and undervaluation as contributors to burnout. The study also outlined solutions that may improve professional fulfillment…
Pearls & Myths: Experts Offer Advice & Dispel Myths
GCA, GPA, myositis, new research—rheumatology care keeps clinicians on their toes & requires them to stay up to date…
10 Characteristics of Good Mentoring: Tips for What Mentees Need from Their Mentors
Antony Rosen, MBChB, describes the 10 essential characteristics of good mentorship…
Arkansas Rheumatology Association Tackles Rural Health Issues
In Arkansas, where according to the Arthritis Foundation 672,000 people live with arthritis, it’s not unusual for patients to travel at least 100 miles to see a rheumatologist.1 Michael Saitta, MD, a rheumatologist at the Arthritis Center of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, and president of the Arkansas Rheumatology Association (ARA), says patient access is a huge…
The Third Choice: The Predatory Journal Scam
“Greetings of the day!” My email account used to be flooded by these cheerful salutations, referring to me as an esteemed colleague or a thought leader. I have to admit: at first, I enjoyed receiving these messages. Normally, when I log into my email account, I’m greeted by messages—punctuated by red, capital letters—that announce dire…
A Public Health Approach to Arthritis: Experts Continue to Raise Awareness of Arthritis Burden
Public health agencies have been raising the profile of arthritis…
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