Search results for: Primary care

What’s New in Inflammatory Arthritis?

Thomas R. Collins | June 1, 2014

Rheumatology experts at the ACR’s State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium in Chicago discuss latest drug therapies, insights into axial spondyloarthritis and bone erosion, repair

Clinical Applications of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography for Rheumatology

Nicola Dalbeth, MBChB, MD, FRACP | June 1, 2014

Advanced imaging technique allows physicians to detect deposition of monosodium urate crystals not apparent in physical exams and better diagnose gout

Rheumatologist Marc C. Hochberg, MD, MPH, Advances Epidemiology Through Collaborative Ties

Gretchen Henkel | May 1, 2014

Accomplished physician noted for research in gout, osteoarthritis etiology; characterizing therapeutic responsiveness in disease states; inspiring teamwork among rheumatologists

Speak Out Rheum: Are Independent Measures of Patient Satisfaction Reliable?

James T. Rosenbaum, MD | May 1, 2014

Patient survey questionnaires, metrics to gauge physician performance may not be trustworthy indicators of quality of patient care

Rheuminations: Ankylosing Spondylitis Sometimes Defies Detection

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | May 1, 2014

How method of diagnosing, treating this inflammatory back disease characterized by stiffness and the presence of HLA-B27 gene has evolved

Rheumatologists Make Progress Defining Spectrum of Axial Spondyloarthritis

Atul Deodhar, MD | May 1, 2014

New research clarifies terminology used for diagnosis, but questions remain around epidemiology, genetics and management of patients with axial skeletal inflammation

Global Perspectives on Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Addressed at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | April 2, 2014

Poverty, poor access to healthcare, cultural myths present challenges for rheumatologists caring for patients with RA in developing economic regions

ACR’s Benchmark Tool Quantifies Data about Rheumatology Workforce, Clinical Practice

Joseph Flood, MD | April 2, 2014

Physicians’ survey covers weekly work hours, annual compensation, primary professional activity in clinical practice, and predominant source of payment for 682 rheumatologists nationwide

Verify Patients’ Insurance Eligibility, Coverage Before Office Visits

From the College | March 1, 2014

Physician practices can save time and money if patients’ insurance coverage is verified prior to check-in

How to Build a Strong Doctor–Patient Relationship

Ingrid M. Cobb, MD | March 1, 2014

Listening to patients, relating to them, and addressing their concerns develops trust between physicians and patients