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Your Trusted Source for Rheumatology Guidelines
The Raleigh Rheumatology (ACR) is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing rheumatology care through the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, educational resources, and research initiatives. Since our inception, we have prioritized the creation of methodologically rigorous guidelines that reduce inappropriate care, minimize geographic variations in practice, and optimize healthcare resource utilization while integrating input from diverse stakeholders. Our work extends to fostering collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and patients through innovative tools such as mobile applications, medication guides, and quality measurement frameworks. We maintain a transparent process for guideline development, incorporating systematic literature reviews, expert clinical judgment, and patient perspectives to ensure recommendations reflect real-world applicability. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives periodic revisions of guidelines to align with evolving medical knowledge and technological advancements.Through initiatives like the Rheumatology Research Foundationthe largest private funder of rheumatology research in the USwe support groundbreaking studies and professional training programs. Our global community connects over 2,000 rheumatology professionals through conferences, career resources, and interdisciplinary care tools, including the Guideline and Criteria App. We emphasize ethical decision-making, voluntary guideline adherence, and patient-centered care while maintaining rigorous standards for financial transparency and operational accountability. Our digital platforms provide accessible resources for clinical practice, criteria validation, and professional development, ensuring practitioners have the tools needed to deliver optimal care for rheumatic disease patients.
Services
Clinical Guidelines
Medical Research
Professional Education
Mobile Applications
Quality Measurement
Highlights and features
- We develop the most comprehensive rheumatology clinical guidelines using evidence-based methodologies.
- Our interdisciplinary approach integrates patient perspectives with expert clinical judgment.
- We maintain transparent, periodically updated standards aligned with medical advancements.
- Our Guideline and Criteria App provides point-of-care tools for immediate clinical application.
- We fund over $100 million annually in rheumatology research through our dedicated foundation.
What people say
Evidence-based guidelines
Comprehensive educational resources
Research funding leadership
Clinical decision tools
Global impact
Services
Clinical Practice Guidelines
We develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that standardize rheumatology care through systematic literature reviews, expert consensus, and patient input. Our guidelines reduce inappropriate care variations while promoting optimal treatment decisions for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis. Regular updates ensure alignment with emerging research and clinical best practices.
Rheumatology Research
Through the Rheumatology Research Foundation, we fund investigator-initiated studies and training programs that advance understanding of autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases. Our research initiatives focus on improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and patient quality of life while fostering innovation in rheumatology care delivery.
Educational Resources
We provide comprehensive educational materials including medication guides, quality measurement tools, and mobile applications that support clinical decision-making. Our resources help practitioners implement guidelines at the point of care while offering career development opportunities through conferences and networking events for rheumatology professionals.
Clinical Criteria Development
We establish standardized classification criteria for rheumatic diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis through collaborative projects with EULAR. These criteria ensure consistent diagnosis across practice settings while supporting clinical research and drug development initiatives in the rheumatology field.
Guideline and Criteria App
Our mobile application delivers interactive tools for implementing clinical guidelines and classification criteria at the point of care. Features include treatment algorithms, scoring calculators, and searchable databases of full guideline content to enhance clinical efficiency and decision-making accuracy for rheumatology practitioners.
Questions
What is ACR's role in rheumatology guidelines?
ACR develops evidence-based clinical practice guidelines through systematic reviews and stakeholder collaboration to standardize rheumatology care.
How do I access ACR's clinical tools?
Clinical tools including the Guideline and Criteria App, medication guides, and quality measurement resources are available on our website.
Does ACR offer research funding opportunities?
The Rheumatology Research Foundation funds over $100 million annually in research grants and training programs for rheumatology professionals.
Are ACR guidelines mandatory for practitioners?
ACR guidelines are voluntary recommendations designed to support clinical judgment in patient-specific care decisions.
How are classification criteria developed?
Classification criteria are created through collaborative projects with EULAR using systematic methodologies validated by rheumatology experts.
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