(Reuters Health)—Almost half of U.S. adults with private health insurance are not visiting primary care providers for routine care or sick visits, a new study suggests. Between 2008 and 2016, the number of annual primary care visits for every 100 people with private health insurance declined by 22%, from 169.5 to 134.3, the study found….
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Declining Numbers of Americans Have a Primary Care Provider
(Reuters Health)—In a little over a decade, the number of patients in the U.S. with primary care providers dropped by 2%, a new study finds. Between 2002 and 2015, fewer and fewer Americans of all ages, except for those in their 80s, had a primary care provider, researchers report in JAMA Internal Medicine.1 Although 2%…
The Importance of Health Literacy in Clinical Care
EULAR 2023—It is not enough to practice medicine by the book; rather, communication with patients and understanding their goals for patients are vital to high-quality care. At EULAR 2023, the session titled The Promise of Health Literacy in Clinical Care provided a treasure trove of insights for many clinicians. Definitions & Actions The first speaker…
Healthcare Insiders Warn of New Technologies’ Impacts on Patient Care
Patient advocates, researcher-clinicians and academic leaders are calling for closer scrutiny of new technologies applied within healthcare, citing concerns about a lack of consideration for how they may affect patient care.
Talking to Patients About Medicare Choices: Q&A with the Arthritis Foundation’s Nick Turkas, MS
Access to care is critical for treating arthritis and other chronic rheumatic conditions. That’s why choosing the best Medicare plan fit is such an important decision. Use these tips from the Arthritis Foundation’s Nick Turkas, MS, to help your patients make their best choice for insurance coverage.
Integration of Complementary & Conventional Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Studies related to acupuncture and tai chi show some benefits for patients with musculoskeletal disorders, such as fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. When patients ask about these integrative health approaches, rheumatologists should recommend they use qualified, experienced practitioners.
What to Expect in Healthcare Policy from the 2023 State Legislative Sessions
With 2023 state legislative sessions underway, early prevailing themes may forecast areas where we will see gains this year. Key issues include utilization management, copay accumulator bans, white bagging and pharmacy benefit manager reform.
Telehealth Brings Opportunities to Enhance Patient Care
During an ACR webinar in August, presenters discussed multiple aspects of telehealth in rheumatology, especially related to rheumatology fellowship training. They agreed that although telehealth represents one potential avenue to improve patient access to treatment for rheumatic disease, we must keep identifying the best ways to employ telehealth to enhance care. Impact of Pandemic Telemedicine…
The Pediatric Rheumatology Workforce: Too Many Kids, Too Few Providers
“Fifty percent of kids with rheumatic disease are taken care of by adult providers,” says Jay J. Mehta, MD, MS, attending physician and fellowship program director, Department of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and a co-author of the ACR’s recent pediatric workforce shortage study.1,2 “But adult rheumatologists may not have specific training in the rheumatic…
Self-Initiated Care May Reduce Workforce Gap
Seppen et al. developed a smartphone application for patients with RA to assess the safety and efficacy of patient-initiated care, compared with usual care. By answering a weekly Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 (RAPID3) questionnaire, patients were able to monitor their own disease activity between clinic visits.
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