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The Rheumatologist: June 2012

The Complexity of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MSc  |  June 10, 2012

Challenges in diagnosis and management.

ACR Issues Guidelines, Recommendations for Lupus Nephritis, RA

Kathy Holliman  |  June 10, 2012

Detailed screening and treatment recommendations based on current evidence, extensive literature review.

The State-of-the-Art of Rheumatology Symposium

Lara C. Pullen, PhD  |  June 10, 2012

Experts from across the nation describe the best clinical approaches to rheumatologic disease management.

Advocacy: It’s a Full-Contact Sport

James R. O'Dell, MD  |  June 10, 2012

Like so many things, it is about personal connections.

Minerals, Mud, Martinis, and Methylprednisone

Simon M. Helfgott, MD  |  June 10, 2012

How the practice of rheumatology differs in America and Europe.

Volunteering Is Informative—and Fun

Alfred E. Denio, MD  |  June 10, 2012

A former ACR board of directors member chronicles his interpretation of the activities of the board over the past three years, highlighting issues that are likely on the minds of ACR members.

Clinical Opportunities at the 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Joel A. Block, MD  |  June 10, 2012

The Annual Meeting will provide numerous opportunities to learn the latest clinical findings in the field and to update their knowledge in all aspects of rheumatology.

Bringing Fellows-in-Training to the Annual Meeting

Staff  |  June 10, 2012

The ACR supports fellows-in-training who wish to attend the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting through the ACR Fellows Education Fund.

Advocating for Rheumatology: A Patient’s Perspective

Tami Brown  |  June 10, 2012

I have made it my personal goal to ensure that future patients don’t have to go through the same uncertainty and delayed treatment that I went through.

Coding Corner: Incident-To

Staff  |  June 10, 2012

A 65-year-old female Medicare patient with rheumatoid arthritis sees a nonphysician provider for a followup visit.

Coding Corner Answer: Incident-To

Staff  |  June 10, 2012

A 65-year-old female Medicare patient with rheumatoid arthritis sees a nonphysician provider for a followup visit.

New Research Focuses on Bone Erosion and Repair in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Staff  |  June 10, 2012

A research team has made important findings regarding bone erosion and formation that may lead to better treatment options for people impacted by rheumatoid arthritis.

Medication Quick Guides Offer Infusion Staff a Streamlined Resource

Susan Richmond, MS, PA-C; Karla B. Jones, RN, MS, CPNP  |  June 10, 2012

The ACR/ARHP Medication Quick Guides offer easily accessable pharmaceutical information to rheumatologists.

ACR Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education

Staff  |  June 10, 2012

The ACR created the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course for Rheumatologists with Interventional Cadaver Workshop—Intermediate specifically for rheumatologists who are using musculoskeletal ultrasound in their practice and are ready to expand their skills.

Incident-To Guidelines for Nonphysician Healthcare Providers

Staff  |  June 10, 2012

Coding and documentation guidelines for billing and documenting nonphysician healthcare provider services.

Improve Outcomes with Patient Collections

Staff  |  June 10, 2012

Strategies you can implement in your practice to successfully deal with collecting payments.

Orthotics Part of Arthritis Treatment

Kurt Ullman  |  June 10, 2012

Although no cure, assistive devices can have an impact on pain of arthritis in the lower extremities

10 Tips for Better Communication in Rheumatology

Dennis J. Boyle, MD  |  June 10, 2012

Bring clarity to your interactions with patients, staff, and colleagues.

Three Giants of Immunology at USC

Daniel J. Wallace, MD  |  June 10, 2012

Prejudice, and how I became a rheumatologist.

The Recipe for Becoming a Rheumatology Fellow

Katarzyna J. Gilek, MD  |  June 10, 2012

Residents fear that being keen on more than one field renders them dishonest and undedicated, but in my opinion, going into internal medicine was a declaration of having multiple interests. I tested waters and tried different flavors before I decided to pursue rheumatology.

Tech Talk: Apps Put More Rheumatology Information at Fingertips

Thomas R. Collins  |  June 10, 2012

With more and more mobile devices and apps coming onto the market, more and more information is available to rheumatologists on the go.

Electronic Health Record Contracts Done Right

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  June 10, 2012

Consider both your practice’s needs and the long-term viability of the technology when selecting an EHR system.

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