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Rheum with a View
Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature
From the Twitterati
During the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, the ACR and others used Twitter to enhance the annual meeting experience, make connections with one another, and share information. There were approximately 600 tweets from 150 contributors during the meeting. Here’s a sample of what people were saying…
New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks
The ACR is pleased to welcome new and returning leaders to the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee who were appointed in November. The following members were selected to serve as the newest members-at-large of the ACR board of directors. Each of them shared what they will bring to the table.
Can Technology Help Solve Scleroderma Renal Crisis?
A case study in using the Internet to facilitate rare disease research
Build a Solid Foundation for Patient Care: 2011 Professional Meetings
You’ve come to rely on the ACR for meeting your professional development needs. Along with the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, the College provides symposia and other courses designed especially for rheumatology health professionals.
ACR launches its First Public Relations campaign
Many of us have experienced that look—confusion—when you tell someone that you work in rheumatology. It happens at dinner parties, in line at the grocery store, and during conversations on airplanes. The look can open the door to conversations about rheumatology. However, when the influential people whose decisions affect our specialty don’t know who we…
Coding Corner Answer
September’s Coding Answer
Clinical Opportunities at the Annual Meeting: A Fellow’s Perspective
Over the years, the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting has provided exceptional opportunities for all attendees, but it can be especially beneficial for rheumatology fellows, and this year’s annual meeting in Atlanta is no exception. The ACR Annual Meeting Planning Committee and the Fellows Subcommittee will facilitate several educational, mentoring, social, and networking programs specifically for the benefit of fellows.
Your Coders Are as Good as Their Coding Tools
Are your coders equipped with the latest coding information? Every year there are changes to the diagnoses and procedure codes, whether this is deletion or newly created codes. Along with coding updates, insurance carriers frequently adjust, delete, or create medical policies to reflect updates to procedures or diagnose codes.