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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) can Help Combat Insurance Frustrations

James R. O’Dell, MD | April 6, 2012

When it comes to dealing with insurance companies, the rules seem to change frequently and always in an arbitrary and capricious way. The ACR is trying its best to protect rheumatologists, but we need your help!

Five Ways to Get Involved in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Simple Tasks Campaign

Staff | April 6, 2012

Last September, the ACR launched its first public relations campaign, called Simple Tasks. Here are five ways you can become a part of this important campaign.

A Journey Begins with the First Step

David I. Daikh, MD, PhD | March 8, 2012

The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) has launched the Action Alliance network, a program that calls on rheumatologists, investigators, and health professionals to join the REF in asking patients and families to be a part of the conversation. The Action Alliance consists of two programs working together: From the Field Speakers Bureau and Patients and Families for Progress.

ARHP Members Earn Leadership Position, Award

Staff | March 8, 2012

Kamala Nola, PharmD, MS, was inducted as the 2011-2012 president-elect of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association; Danuta Bujak, PhD, FNP, an ARHP member, was honored as the recipient of the 2011 Yale School of Nursing Distinguished Alumna Award.

Practice Page: Using Denials Management to Maximize Reimbursements

Staff | February 3, 2012

Denials management is a growing issue in physician practices nationwide, and your practice could be losing tens of thousands of dollars yearly if you do not have a denials-management strategy in place.

Arthritis Self-Management Program Success

Kurt Ullman | February 3, 2012

Although effective, arthritis self-management programs can be challenging to implement.

How Physicians Can Break Into an Executive Position

Catherine Kolonko | February 3, 2012

To become an effective executive, physicians have to learn to be team players and be prepared that they may not always be the boss.

New Year, New Faces

Alexandra Schultz | January 13, 2012

The Rheumatologist welcomes new editorial team

Give Rheumatology Patients a Helping Hand

Staff | January 13, 2012

Nearly 10 million Americans suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that disables a key nerve in the wrist resulting in numbness, tingling, weakness, and loss of function in the hands and wrist. These symptoms are similar to those of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, and it is important that patients know the difference.

A Productive Year Ahead

James R. O'Dell, MD | December 12, 2011

Rheumatologists face challenges and unique opportunities in the coming year