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The Rheumatologist: November 2012

ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium

Staff  |  November 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology’s upcoming Winter Rheumatology Symposium will be held in Snowmass Village, Colorado from January 26 — February 1, 2013.

The ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Provides Look Back at History of Rheumatology

Simon M. Helfgott, MD  |  November 1, 2012

The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals’ (ACR/ARHP) provide an opportunity to rewind through the history of rheumatology, and spotlight the speciality’s future

Elements of Medical Decision Making for Rheumatologists When Coding and Billing

Staff  |  November 1, 2012

What rheumatologists need to know about determining the level of medical decision making (MDM) for an office visit

The ACR Research and Education Foundation Strengthens Its Mission With New Name, Tagline

Kimberly Retzlaff  |  November 1, 2012

 The American College of Rheumatology’s Research and Education Foundation (REF) has renamed itself “The Rheumatology Research Foundation: Advancing treatment, Finding cures,” as part of an overall branding strategy for the ever-growing fundraising branch of the ACR that better defines its mission and goals

What Does Stage 2 Meaningful Use Mean for Your Rheumatology Practice?

Staff  |  November 1, 2012

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Stage 2 Meaningful Use rule will focus on using data collected for more advanced clinical processes

Coding Corner Question: November

Staff  |  November 1, 2012

Test your knowledge of the level of medical decision making (MDM) for an evaluation and management (E/M) office visit of a patient whose rheumatoid arthritis is worse on chronic medicine, whose osteoporosis is stable on chronic medicine, and who presents with a new problem of elevated blood pressure (BP)

Coding Corner Answer: November Coding Challenge

Staff  |  November 1, 2012

Coding for medical decision making in the evaluation and management (E/M) for assessment and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and elevated blood pressure

Integrate a Marketing Plan to Boost Your Rheumatology Practice

Staff  |  November 1, 2012

With today’s challenging economy, the need to market is vital for every medical practice—new or established, small or large

What Rheumatologists Should Look for in Diagnosing SAPHO Syndrome

Richard Brasington, MD  |  November 1, 2012

SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) is an obscure condition that can vex patients and clinicians

Healthcare Professionals Find Benefits in Specialized Rheumatology Training Course

Ann Kepler  |  November 1, 2012

Enhanced caregiver-patient interactions, patient evaluations, patient education, and practice productivity are considered positive outcomes of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) Advanced Rheumatology Course (ARC)

Rheumatology Professionals and Patient Advocates Take Their Stories to Capitol Hill

Staff  |  November 1, 2012

This year’s Advocates for Arthritis conference was the American College of Rheumatology’s largest and most successful fly-in to date

As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 1, 2012

Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients

Practicing in Rural Settings Offers Slower Pace, Personal Satisfaction for Many Rheumatologists

Kurt Ullman  |  November 1, 2012

Outside of urban areas, rheumatologists enjoy better quality of life, but fewer professional interactions

Rheumatology Drug Updates: Apremilast, Golimumab, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  November 1, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety rheumatologists need to know

What Rheumatologists Need to Know About Borrowing Money

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  November 1, 2012

Tips for expanding, or contracting, your rheumatology medical practice

Tech Talk: New Platform Aims to Make Telephone Communication Simpler

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 1, 2012

MedXCom system helps physicians better manage their phone calls with patients

The Future is Here: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Rheumatology

Ann Kepler  |  November 1, 2012

Nurse practitioners’ specialized knowledge and skills help to create an interlocking network of rheumatology patients and medical professionals

ACR Increases Its Role in Educating Rheumatologists About Treating Geriatric Patients

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 1, 2012

Sessions on aging and rheumatic disease, arthritis and the older worker, and back pain in the elderly included at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Healthcare Professionals (ACR/ARHP)

ACR Report Outlines Reasonable Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology

Kathy Holliman  |  November 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) “Report on Reasonable Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatology Clinical Practice” addresses using the technology in the context of an overall clinical evaluation

Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Perry M. Nicassio, PhD, and Myra Irani, MA  |  November 1, 2012

Examining the psychological and health-related comorbidities of rheumatoid arthritis patients with depression

President’s Perspective: Big Questions, Bent Forks, and New Names

James O'Dell, MD  |  November 1, 2012

The ACR year in review

Introducing RhMSUS—Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology

Staff  |  November 15, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has launched the long-awaited certification program for musculoskeletal (MSUS) ultrasound in rheumatology

ARHP News: Occupational and Hand Therapy in Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Carole V. Dodge, OT, CHT  |  November 2, 2012

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand is one of the more frequent diagnoses seen in a hand clinic, though early referral to an occupational therapist can improve hand function in patients with OA

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