On September 19, the ACR and the Arthritis Foundation held a joint legislative briefing to inform Congress members and their staff about the devastating effects of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases, as well as to encourage support of the “Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007” (S.626/H.R. 1283), or Arthritis Act.
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Science from our Sisters
Recommended reading from A&R and AC&R
What Causes Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis?
Imaging studies and kidney problems may trigger this gadolinium-induced fibrosing syndrome
Rheumatology Two for Two
A pair of rheumatologists among this year’s NAS inductees
ACR Unites with AMA to Correct SGR
Fair Medicare reimbursement is of great concern of physicians today. During the past few years, the SGR has called for damaging cuts to physician payments. Each year, however, Congress has placed a temporary fix on the scheduled cuts.
Clinical Cutting Edge
Updates on Sjogren’s syndrome, myositis, and vasculitis
Difficult Gout
“Grandpapa’s Torments” was the Rodnan Commemorative Gout Print featured at the 2005 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting.
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Contact Congress Today about Medicare Reimbursement
Changing the Medicare physician reimbursement formula so that it more accurately mirrors the cost of care is a top legislative concern for the ACR this year. The reimbursement scale is currently calculated using the sustainable growth rate (SGR), which is based on the gross domestic product and is irrelevant to medical care. The formula has steadily decreased physician reimbursement since its inception.
NSAIDs: The Heart of the Controversy
Rheumatologists on the AHA statement and how to balance NSAID risks and benefits