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President’s Perspective

New President Dr. Von Feldt Looks at Where ACR Is Headed in 2016

Joan M. Von Feldt, MD, MSEd, FACR, FACP  |  December 17, 2015

I am honored, humbled and excited to serve as your ACR president. I’d like to share the following background information to illustrate the diverse set of life experiences I draw from to represent the ACR membership effectively. Personal Background Thanks to my mom, who was born and raised in Guatemala, I am bilingual in Spanish…

Dr. St.Clair Reflects on Progress in Rheumatology

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  November 17, 2015

As a practicing rheumatologist, I have experienced the increasing payer and government involvement shaping our evolving healthcare system. New payment models, changes in health insurance coverage, the federal mandate for the adoption of electronic health records and the implementation of ICD-10 are recent changes that have rocked our world. Our patients are also paying the…

Rheumatology Research Foundation Reaches 30-Year Milestone

E. William St.Clair, MD, & David R. Karp, MD, PhD  |  October 13, 2015

For 30 years, the Rheumatology Research Foundation has been working to advance research and training to improve the health of people with rheumatic diseases. The past three decades are replete with the achievement of significant milestones and extraordinary accomplishments. Funding Research, Training The Foundation’s efforts began in 1985 when it was established by the ACR….

Rheumatologists, Patient Advocacy Efforts Make a Difference

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  September 15, 2015

We’re in this together for rheumatology and our patients. Those who know me appreciate my devotion to Duke Basketball and my pride in their recent NCAA championship. Coach K (Krzyzewski), a firmly established leader in the world of college basketball, makes the analogy that a basketball team is like five fingers on a hand, and…

The ACR’s Lupus Initiative Expands Training, Educational Resources

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  August 17, 2015

The Lupus Initiative (TLI) has been an emergent creation inside the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) for the past six years. In 2009, the Office of Minority Health and Office of Women’s Health (now called the Office of Health Disparities) solicited an application from the ACR to develop resources for educating non-rheumatologists, both in training…

The ACR, Rheumatology Research Foundation Address Research Funding Shortfall

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  July 14, 2015

I have spent my entire academic career as a clinical investigator and have grown to recognize the importance of a strong and vibrant rheumatology workforce. However, I am deeply concerned about our ability as a subspecialty to sustain our research enterprise and take advantage of the modern breakthroughs in science. The reduction in federal funding…

The ACR’s RISE Registry Can Help Rheumatologists Improve Patient Care

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  June 16, 2015

“RISE is a tool designed by rheumatologists, for rheumatologists. I would encourage everyone to give it a try, watch our demo and learn about our results. We now have over 900,000 patient encounters, and the growth of the registry has been amazing. With your participation, it will develop into a powerhouse of knowledge. It’s so…

The ACR, Rheumatologists Advance Issues Through Advocacy

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  May 15, 2015

Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals make a difference every day in the lives of patients. And through the work of many devoted members, the College takes that commitment beyond the care setting and into the policy arena to Advance Rheumatology! on Capitol Hill and in state capitols across the country. I want to take a…

Value of Patient Care Services in Rheumatology Gets Boost

E. William St.Clair  |  April 1, 2015

By developing guidelines, quality measures, data on patient outcomes, the ACR helps rheumatologists translate the value of their work to the world

Volunteers Essential to Future of the ACR, ARHP

E. William St.Clair, MD, and Kamala Nola, PharmD, MS  |  March 1, 2015

The ACR/ARHP presidents call for more volunteers, highlight advantages of working to advance rheumatology

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