From the College

Annual Report 2005

November/December 2005

Five Minute Interview with Kelly Rouster-Stevens, PhrmD, MD

A Year of Accomplishments for ARHP

Online Access to Journals Expands

Advocating for You: New Demonstration Project Topped List of Discussion Items with CMS

Focus on Education: ARHP Announces 2006 Audioconference Series

Updates for Your Practice: Regional Advisory Council Expands Services

October 2005

Rheumatology Match Marks Success in First Year

E/M Codes Are ACR's Priority for CMS Five-Year Review

Update for Your Practice: Major Updates to CPT Coding Manual

Bench & Beyond: ACR, ARHP Issue Call for Proposals

Advocating for You: Patients Make Powerful Advocacy Partners

Updates for Your Practice: Quick Steps to Reduce Denials and Appeals

Collaboration Gets Reimbursement Moving

September 2005

August Board Meeting: FDA, CMS and Other Issues Discussed

Five Minute Interview with Eileen Moynihan, MD

Pre-Register for REF 5K Run/Walk

Advocating for You: Bringing Capitol Hill Together With Rheumatology

Update for your Practice: How’s Business? Key Business Indicators Track ‘Health’ of Your Practice

Briefly: Bone and Joint Decade Awareness Week is Oct. 12-20

Online at www.rheumatology.org: Point, Click, Work

August 2005

New Era, New Strategies Begin with Patton Boggs

AMA Meeting Wrap-up

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Education Opportunities

ARHP Receives Responsible Conduct of Research Program Grant

Updates for your Practice: Reimbursement Tip: What Does “incident to” Really Mean

CMS Spreads the Word about Prescription Drug Plan

Focus on Education: Annual Meeting Evaluations and CME/CEU Credit

Online at www.rheumatology.org: New Patient Information Online

July 2005

Five Minute Interview with Myrna Steufen, PA, C

There's a Lot to 'See' in San Diego

Bench and Beyond: Awards Deadline Approaching

Advocating for You: ACR Hires New Washington Representation

Greetings from the ARHP President

Leadership at Work: Update on ACR Rheumatology Workforce Project

Briefly: Do You Have a Winner?

Taking a Stand: Board Approves Revised 'Access to Care' Position

June 2005

ACR Participates in Outreach to Help Caregivers and Medical Practices

Update for your Practice: Negotiate for better Drug Prices

Spotlight on Awards for Institutions

Focus on Education: Summer Clinical Returns to Santa Barbara

Bench & Beyond: Awards Continue With Member Support

Online at www.rheumatology.org: Methotrexate and Other Updates

Greetings from the ARHP President

May 2005

Five Minute Interview with David Templin, MD

Updates for Your Practice: Q&A on 2005 Drug Administration Codes

From the ACR President

From the ARHP President

Advocating for You: Recent Successes

Bench & Beyond Awards for Young Rheumatologist

Briefly: Coding Q&A

Member Get-a-Member Campaign Kicks Off

April 2005

Important Updates from Journal Publications Committee

What’s the Workforce Forecast?

REF Supports Health Professionals in Research

From the ARHP President

Submissions Invited for Themed Issue of Arthritis Care & Research: Rheumatic Disease Through the Lifespan

Varied Speakers Round out February Advocacy Events

ARHP Sets Growth Records Members Can Help Continue Great Trend

Tips to Avoid Down Coding

ACR Helps to Develop Online CME

March 2005

Five Minute Interview with Robert Monger, MD

Greetings from ARHP President Carol A. Oatis, PT, PhD

REF Leaders Share Innovative Ways, Solid Reasons to Give

Join Us as We Celebrate 40 Years of the ARHP

New Journal Editors to Handle Review of Manuscript Submissions Beginning April 1

March and April Audioconferences Continue Series

Great Resources for Patients and Physicians

Hill Day Focuses on Four Issues

Worth 1,000 Words or Free Registration

February 2005

Are Patients Really at Risk?

REF Award Impacts Oklahoma Community

Life Holds No Guarantees—But Some Annuities Do!

Greetings From ARHP President Carol A. Oatis, PT, PhD

Recognize Excellence Among Your Peers

Nominations Now Accepted for 2006 ARHP Committees

Submit Patients for Medicare Demonstration Project

From the President

REF Nurtures Next Generation of Rheumatologists

Annual Meeting 2005: Call for Abstracts, Reviewers and Moderators

Register Now for Innovative Therapies Conference

February Audioconference to Serve up DISH

Taking it to the Hill

2005 Medicare Fee Schedule and Coding Assistance

January 2005

ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting Offerings a Hit

Follow Up: CMS Changes Billing Requirements for Purchased Tests

REF Recognizes Abstract Award Winners

A Few Words From the College

Committee on Research Seeks Young Investigators

2004 "Year in Review" Session Citations

Looking to Expand Your Practice? Wanting to Find a New Position?

Childhood Obesity and Arthritis: January Audioconference Takes on a Timely Topic

ACR Launches Fellows Education Fund

Find an Informal Educational Atmosphere at the ACR Professional Meetings

HIPAA Security Manual Now Available

2005 Fee Schedule Tools Online

REF Preceptorship Applications Due Feb. 1

Renewal Deadline This Month