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The ACR Benchmark Survey Results

From the College | June 1, 2010

In 2009, the ACR’s Committee on Rheumatologic Care (CORC) began its third Economic Benchmark Survey to update information from the previous surveys conducted in 1999 and 2003.

Strides in Recognition and Management of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

Gretchen Henkel | May 1, 2010

Strides in recognition and management of joint hypermobility syndrome

In Advocacy, Slow and Steady Wins the Race

From the College | April 1, 2010

Earlier in the year, it seemed that healthcare reform was stopped in its tracks because of the Massachusetts Senate special election—which placed Republican Scott Brown in the seat held by the “Liberal Lion,” Edward M. Kennedy. The Senate Democrats lost their supermajority and the momentum to pass President Obama’s healthcare reform legislation subsided. But through strong lobbying by the president, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)—comprehensive healthcare reform—on March 21, and the president signed the bill into law on March 23.

A Sobering Reality in Sierra Leone

Natasha M. Ruth, MD, and Gary S. Gilkeson, MD | March 1, 2010

Trip to focus on lupus takes on another purpose

Osteoarthritis the Focus of New Ad Campaign

Vanessa Caceres | February 1, 2010

Exercise and weight loss are key messages of this public education effort

Coding Corner Question

Staff | November 1, 2009

November’s Coding Challenge

New Annual Scientific Meeting Registration and Syllabi Initiatives

Staff | September 1, 2009

Each year, the ACR solicits feedback from annual meeting attendees. This feedback isn’t just stored in a file somewhere; it is reviewed and action is taken as a part of the ACR’s commitment to providing a quality educational experience at every annual meeting.

We Are All in This Together

Leslie Crofford, MD | June 1, 2009

While rheumatologists in private practice face daily concerns regarding reimbursements and certifications, the Research and Education Foundation (REF) is working behind the scenes to help improve patients’ lives. Through its balanced core awards and grants portfolio, the REF supports education, training, and career development for the future academic workforce.

Lupus in the Child’s Mind

Hermine Brunner, MD, MSc, and Marisa Klein-Gitelman, MD, MPH | March 1, 2009

Unique neuropsychiatric problems require a unique approach

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Staff | January 1, 2009

Patient Fact Sheet