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Avoid Data Breaches, HIPAA Violations When Posting Patients’ Protected Health Information Online

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | July 1, 2014

Learn how to de-identify patient information before sharing it over social media or by other means

Lupus Classification Criteria Expanded; Treat-to-Target Approach Gains Support

Gretchen Henkel | July 1, 2014

Rheumatologists at the California Rheumatology Alliance 10th Annual Medical & Scientific Meeting in San Francisco outline disease classification criteria, treat-to-target approach to lupus

The ACR’s Advocacy Leadership Conference Brings Volunteers to Washington, D.C.

Staff | July 1, 2014

Concerns over rheumatology patient care, research funding, Medicare discussed with Congressional representatives

Legal Updates: Healthcare Data Privacy and Security under HIPAA

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | May 1, 2014

Maintaining the privacy of healthcare data Is paramount, and a breach can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars

Recipients of Ephraim P. Engleman Endowed Resident Research Preceptorship Award in Rheumatology Meet Physician Who Helped Shape Their Careers

From the College | May 1, 2014

Award’s namesake, 103-year-old rheumatologist Ephraim P. Engleman, MD, met 10 winners of research funding established in his name by the Rheumatology Research Foundation in 2006

Treating Early-Stage Spondyloarthritis May Prevent Disease Progression, Say Researchers at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium

Kimberly Retzlaff | April 2, 2014

Therapy with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, ustekinumab in early stages of osteitis may halt molecular switching to bone-forming phenotype characteristic of SpA

ACR Board of Directors Tackles Slate of Business at Annual Meeting

Staff | April 2, 2014

Board welcomes 233 new and returning candidates, lends support to lupus classification criteria in partnership with EULAR, approves update of ACR policy statements and position statements at February meeting in Napa, Calif.

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

ACR Welcomes New Board of Directors

Staff | January 1, 2014

Incoming board members share goals for their term based on the ACR’s 2013-2016 strategic plan

Joint Smart Coalition Takes on Psoriasis in New York City

Richard Quinn | December 13, 2013

The Arthritis Foundation and the National Psoriasis Foundation launched the Joint Smart Coalition to focus on patient education, resources, and outreach. At a coalition-sponsored community-outreach event at Queens College in Flushing, N.Y., attendees were provided information on setting goals, stretching techniques, easy exercises, treatment options, and tips for a healthy lifestyle. (posted Dec. 13)