Video: Every Case Tells a Story| Webinar: ACR/CHEST ILD Guidelines in Practice

An official publication of the ACR and the ARP serving rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals

  • Conditions
    • Axial Spondyloarthritis
    • Gout and Crystalline Arthritis
    • Myositis
    • Osteoarthritis and Bone Disorders
    • Pain Syndromes
    • Pediatric Conditions
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Sjögren’s Disease
    • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    • Systemic Sclerosis
    • Vasculitis
    • Other Rheumatic Conditions
  • FocusRheum
    • ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
    • Axial Spondyloarthritis
    • Gout
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Guidance
    • Clinical Criteria/Guidelines
    • Ethics
    • Legal Updates
    • Legislation & Advocacy
    • Meeting Reports
      • ACR Convergence
      • Other ACR meetings
      • EULAR/Other
    • Research Rheum
  • Drug Updates
    • Analgesics
    • Biologics/DMARDs
  • Practice Support
    • Billing/Coding
    • EMRs
    • Facility
    • Insurance
    • QA/QI
    • Technology
    • Workforce
  • Opinion
    • Patient Perspective
    • Profiles
    • Rheuminations
      • Video
    • Speak Out Rheum
  • Career
    • ACR ExamRheum
    • Awards
    • Career Development
  • ACR
    • ACR Home
    • ACR Convergence
    • ACR Guidelines
    • Journals
      • ACR Open Rheumatology
      • Arthritis & Rheumatology
      • Arthritis Care & Research
    • From the College
    • Events/CME
    • President’s Perspective
  • Search

The Rheumatologist: October 2011

Strike While the Iron Is Hot

David Borenstein, MD  |  October 7, 2011

How The ACR Lupus Initiative is advancing rheumatology

EULAR Magic

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD  |  October 7, 2011

Colorful characters and old friends meet in London

Letters

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

Feedback from Our Readers

Stage 2 of the EHR Incentive Program

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

Although reporting for Stage 1 of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program began just this year, the rules, objectives, and measures for Stage 2 are already being established. Last June, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology (IT) presented CMS with its recommendations for Stage 2 of the CMS EHR Incentive Program which builds on the Stage 1 objectives supporting EHR utilization for data capture and sharing.

Chicago My Way: Anne-Marie Malfait, MD, PhD, Provides Insider Info

Anne-Marie Malfait, MD, PhD  |  October 7, 2011

Chicago is a city with remarkable shopping opportunities, upscale and trendy neighborhood boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops. Chicago’s great magic lies in its mix: sophisticated-yet-friendly, bustling city streets adjacent to long stretches of green parks and sparkling blue Lake Michigan.

Empower Rheumatology Patients

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

Patient empowerment and education are important parts of rheumatology care.

REF: Looking at Recent Achievements and FInding Inspiration for the Future

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  October 7, 2011

As the term of my presidency at the ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) comes to an end, it’s a good time to reflect on the past two years. While it’s important to recognize the REF’s milestones and major achievements—and I will do that in a moment—great work is being done every day by rheumatologists, healthcare professionals, and investigators. It is their goal to improve the treatment and care of people impacted by rheumatic disease, and it’s our mission to provide them with the resources to support their efforts.

Researcher Looks at Link between Arthritis and Eye Disease

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

Holly Rosenzweig, PhD, has developed a novel investigative model that may better inform treatment of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) who also develop uveitis.

REF Volunteer Brings Passion for Communicating to New Program

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

When the ACR REF recently sent out a call for volunteers for the newly created From the Field speakers’ bureau, Alan W. Friedman, MD, responded right away. “It’s exactly what I’ve been doing all along,” he says. “I want to bring my enthusiasm for the cause to other people.”

Coding Corner Question

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

October’s Coding Challenge Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

Coding Corner Answer

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

October’s Coding Answer

MUEs and Muscular Ultrasound Guidance: An Unlikely Story

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) were launched on January 1, 2007 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reduce the paid claims error rate for Medicare Part B claims. The function of MUEs is to detect and deny unlikely CMS claims for a Medicare patient on a single, 24-hour date of service on a prepayment basis. This is achieved by limiting the frequency of services provided by a physician or medical supply company.

Practice Pearls

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

Evaluating Your Practice Space

Practice Page

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

The importance of coding certification

Learn How the ACR is Advancing Rheumatology on Capitol Hill

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

While you are at the 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting learning about the latest advancements in rheumatologic care, stop by the Advocacy kiosk at the ACR Resource Center to discuss the latest developments in health policy. Currently, medicine is on the verge of great change with Congress discussing everything from physician payment reform to cuts to biomedical research and medical liability reform. The ACR advocates on behalf of the rheumatology profession and our patients and is actively pursuing the following issues:

Back Pain and the Role of the Physical Therapist

Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD and Jan K. Richardson, PT, PhD, OCS  |  October 7, 2011

Back pain is a common occurrence, so much so that most adults will have at least one episode of back pain at some point in their lives. Fortunately, most of these episodes last only a few days and resolve if patients maintain normal activity levels, avoid the detrimental effects of too much bed rest, use over-the-counter pain relievers with caution, and seek the attention of a health professional if the pain or other symptoms persist or worsen over time.

Rheum With a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  October 7, 2011

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature

It’s All About the Patient

Gretchen Henkel  |  October 7, 2011

Trailblazer Evelyn V. Hess combines science and patient care

A&R and AC&R Abstracts: Pain in RA

Staff  |  October 7, 2011

For further reading

Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Yvonne C. Lee, MD, MMSc, and Afton L. Hassett, PsyD  |  October 7, 2011

Out from the shadow of inflammation

Patients Add Power to Research Initiatives

John Kirwan, MD  |  October 7, 2011

A look at how OMERACT involves people with rheumatic disease in its studies

Practices Plan for Coding Changes

Kurt Ullman  |  October 7, 2011

Will you be ready for October 1, 2013?

Chaos Control

Marie Powers  |  October 7, 2011

Plan ahead to ensure your practice survives a disaster

Space Traveling Mice Provide Insight into Osteoporosis

Richard Quinn  |  October 7, 2011

Researchers are using the unique, zero-gravity environment to develop therapies for the earthbound

Rheumatologists Struggle with Drug Shortages

Thomas R. Collins  |  October 7, 2011

While not yet at a ‘catastrophic’ level, shortages are becoming more common

A Window into Health Disparities

Edward H. Yelin, PhD, MCP  |  October 7, 2011

Systemic lupus erythematosus offers a touchstone for the U.S. healthcare system–and how we care for vulnerable patients

Issue Archive

  • About Us
  • Meet the Editors
  • Issue Archives
  • Contribute
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Copyright © 2025 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. ISSN 1931-3268 (print). ISSN 1931-3209 (online).
  • DEI Statement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Preferences