 ACR SessionSelect Delivers Educational Content, Online – Access Sessions Today!
Access SessionSelect today to revisit — or to view for the first time — the educational presentations from the 2009 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting.
» new content: 2009 annual scientific meeting sessions
Receive CME for the 2009 Annual Meeting
Enter your CME credits online. You can save information and update it later as needed. When you are done, you can print out a certificate listing your total credits.
» fill out CME online
2010 ICD-9 Book Published
The 2010 ICD-9 book was recently published. In an initial review of 2010 book, the ACR’s certified professional coders noted changes to some of the common rheumatology diagnosis codes which could affect your coding and billing. As a reminder, ICD-9 code changes are effective October 1 (instead of January 1 – like CPT codes).
» adjust your charge slips and super bills
Red Flags Rule Delayed until 2010
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that the Red Flags rule will be delayed until June 1, 2010. This is in response to the influence of the AMA—of which the ACR is an active participant—urging the FTC and Congress to not categorize physicians as "creditors." The ACR is pleased that the FTC has granted another delay to consider if physicians should be subject to the Rule. Review the FTC’s decision to delay in full here, and learn more about how, if passed, the Red Flags Rule can affect your practice.
» is your practice covered?
Congratulations 2009 Slide Competition Winners!
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2009 slide competition:
- Best Overall Winner
Reactive Arthritis: Keratoderma Blennorrhagicum
Dina Arrieta Vega, MD
Heredia, Costa Rica
- First Place Winner – Still Image Category
Discoid Lupus: Atrophic Patches
Martin Kriegel, MD
Boston, MA
- First Place Winner – Case Study Category
Lofgren Syndrome
Joseph Lutt, MD
Portland, OR
» winners from past years
This Week in Health Care Reform
The ACR is committed to providing you with the most up to date information regarding health care reform. Each Friday the College will publish an update on the week’s notable health care stories and any legislative movement. Click here to read the latest update.
» how will health care reform affect you and your patients?
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 Launch of Rheumatology Image Bank
The ACR has launched the most comprehensive online collection of rheumatology-related images – the Rheumatology Image Bank – and, as a member benefit, you receive complimentary downloads!
» for information, take a look inside!
Grant Funding To Attend OMERACT 10 Meeting
The ACR is pleased to announce grant funding for ACR or ARHP members, including fellows-in-training members who are within five years of the beginning of their fellowship in ACGME-accredited U.S. rheumatology programs, to attend the OMERACT 10 meeting May 4-8, 2010 in Borneo, Malaysia. Space is limited; interested members should complete the application by 5:00 pm ET, December 1, 2009.
» apply to attend OMERACT 10
ACR Releases H1N1 Hotline
On September 29, 2009, the ACR released the H1N1 Virus: Implications for Rheumatology hotline.
» what you need to know
 Assess Your Rheumatology Knowledge Base
CARE 2009, an online self-assessment tools is now available. Test your knowledge while earning up to 23 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™ and/or 30 points in the self-evaluation of medical knowledge category in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Program. Subscribe to CARE 2009 today.
» members save 50%!
 Attention RA Investigators: Request for Proposals Announced
The ACR Research and Education Foundation has announced the Request For Proposals for the fourth round of Within Our Reach RA grants and applications will be due December 1. Please see the Program Announcement for further details.
» $6 million in funding available
 Streamline Your Workflow with RCR!
The ACR has developed an online clinical data management tool to help you comply with increased quality reporting requirements and improve the care you provide to patients. Click here to learn more about the RCR.
» registration is free for ACR members
 NP and PA Postgraduate Training at Your Fingertips
Bring NPs, PAs and other clinicians up to speed more quickly with the online NP and PA Postgraduate Rheumatology Training Program. Read more about the program and register today!
» flexible, affordable, in-depth
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