Learn about the leadership and staff behind the Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) registry.
Committee on Registries and Health Information Technology
The Committee on Registries and Health Information Technology (RHIT) works to support and advance the use of appropriate health IT within the various facets of the rheumatology community, such as research and quality improvement. As part of that work, the committee oversees the growth and development of the ACR’s registry technology, as well as other clinical and administrative IT efforts, such as rheumatology data standards. Learn more about the RHIT committee
William Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR (Chair)
Kelly Weselman, MD (BOD Liaison)
Katherine Liao, MD, MPH
Bryant England, MD
Virginia Reddy, MD
Andreas Reimold, MD
Thomas Grader-Beck, MD
Jean Liew, MD
Richard Martin, MD
Titilayo Ologhobo, MPH (ARP)
Steven Taylor, MD (FIT)
Research and Publications Subcommittee
The Research and Publications Subcommittee, a subcommittee of RHIT, oversees the processes and procedures associated with use of registry data for research purposes. They also conduct reviews of all requests for analysis of registry data to ensure feasibility and compliance with RISE standards.
RISE Registry Staff
Learn more about the ACR RISE registry staff and how they can provide assistance. See the ACR RISE staff directory
Rachel Myslinski, MBA
Vice President, Practice, Advocacy, and Quality
Janell Martin, CAE
Director, Registry Operations
Lindsey Hunter, MS
Specialist, Registry Operatons
Allison Plitman, MPA
Specialist, Registry Communications
Tracy Johansson, MS
Director, Registry Analytics
Jennifer Ude, MS
Specialist, Quality & Registry Analytics
Amber Washington
Coordinator, Registry Analytics