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Incoming ACR Volunteers

Staff  |  January 13, 2012

Karen Kolba, MD and Robert A. Colbert, MD, PhD

Filed under:From the CollegeMeeting ReportsProfessional TopicsProfilesResearch Rheum Tagged with:AC&RACR Board of DirectorsACR/ARHP Annual MeetingAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR)PediatricsProfileResearchrheumatologist

Practice Page: Building Your Referral Pool

Staff  |  January 13, 2012

Building relationships with your referring physician pool and their staff should increase the number of quality referrals you receive. Rheumatologists and health professionals should personally introduce themselves to referring doctors in the community. Networking and increasing involvement within the community also builds your reputation and markets your services. Existing patients play a significant role because word of mouth is a powerful tool for referrals to your practice.

Filed under:From the CollegePractice SupportQuality Assurance/Improvement Tagged with:AC&RAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR)Practice ManagementQualityreferralsrheumatologist

Dermatology Case Answer

Joseph F. Merola, MD  |  January 13, 2012

Figure 2: Hematoxylin and eosin stain from punch biopsy of lesional skin demonstrated sarcoidal granulomas, inflamed. Review the case… The correct answer is D) Sarcoidosis: This patient’s first presentation of sarcoidosis consisted of skin lesions that were sarcoidal granulomas localized to a single pigment color within her tattoo (note the red pigment areas only are affected)….

Filed under:ConditionsOther Rheumatic Conditions Tagged with:Dermatologymicrobepatient careradiographrheumatologistSarcoidosis

Help Patients Help Themselves

Kathleen Louden  |  January 13, 2012

Learn motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral tools that can guide patients to improve their health

Filed under:Career DevelopmentEducation & TrainingMeeting ReportsProfessional TopicsResearch Rheum Tagged with:AC&RACR/ARHP Annual MeetingAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR)behaviormotivationpatient careResearchrheumatologist

Foot Pain a Burden for Rheumatology Patients

Kathleen Louden  |  January 13, 2012

Researchers say it may even correlate with back, hip, and knee pain

Filed under:ConditionsMeeting ReportsOsteoarthritis and Bone DisordersResearch Rheum Tagged with:ACR/ARHP Annual MeetingArthritisfeetOsteoarthritisPainpatient careResearchrheumatologist

Quality Measurement Improves Rheumatology Outcomes

Kathleen Louden  |  January 13, 2012

Innovations in health information technology can have significant impact

Filed under:ConditionsDrug UpdatesInformation TechnologyMeeting ReportsOsteoarthritis and Bone DisordersPractice SupportQuality Assurance/ImprovementResearch RheumTechnology Tagged with:AC&RACR/ARHP Annual MeetingAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR)drugGlucocorticoidsOsteoporosispatient carePractice ManagementQualityRAResearchRheumatoid arthritisrheumatologistSafetyTechnology

Drug Updates: Apremilast, Belimumab, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  January 13, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety

Filed under:Axial SpondyloarthritisBiologics/DMARDsConditionsDrug UpdatesPsoriatic ArthritisSystemic Lupus Erythematosus Tagged with:Ankylosing Spondylitisanti-inflammatoryApprovalsBiologicsdrugJAK inhibitorsjanus kinaseMethotrexatePipelinePsoriatic ArthritisSafetySystemic lupus erythematosus

The Science of MDHAQ/RAPID3 Scores

Theodore Pincus, MD  |  December 12, 2011

Do patient self-reports provide valid data for evidence-based care in rheumatology practice?

Filed under:Practice SupportQuality Assurance/Improvement Tagged with:Diagnostic Criteriaevidence-based medicineHealth Assessment Questionnairepatient carerheumatology

Medical Device Safety Concerns Rheumatologists

Kurt Ullman  |  December 12, 2011

Are recent controversies over metal-on-metal hip replacements and an IOM report cause for worry?

Filed under:Practice SupportQuality Assurance/Improvement Tagged with:FDAmedical deviceRegulationrheumatologistSafety

A Celebration of Accomplishments

Richard Quinn  |  December 12, 2011

ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field

Filed under:AwardsProfessional Topics Tagged with:2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific MeetingAC&RAssociation of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP)Awards

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