Pediatric rheumatologists are few and far between in rural America. Financial incentives, such as loan repayment, may help draw more providers to the subspecialty and the underserved regions of the U.S. ... [Read More]
Kimberly J. Retzlaff is a freelance medical journalist based in Denver. She has worked in the publishing field for more than 15 years, contributing her writing and editing expertise on such topics as rheumatology, perioperative nursing, alternative medicine, sports nutrition and organic and natural foods. Her work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, books, newsletters and trade and consumer magazines. Kimberly is also the senior managing editor of Journal - American Water Works Association, the flagship publication of AWWA that disseminates professional and scholarly information to waterworks professionals with the mission of improving public health, informing public policy and protecting the world's most important resource.
Articles by Kimberly Retzlaff
RHIT Chair William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, Promotes the Use of Health Data to Improve Practice and Care
As the new chair of the Registries & Health Information Technology Committee, William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, hopes to expand representation of patient diversity in the RISE registry and increase the use of registry data for research.... [Read More]
The Pandemic in Rural America: A Q&A with Chris Morris, MD
In rural America, where rheumatology offices are fewer and farther between, the expansion of telemedicine has been a boon during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, lab closures and reduced hospital services have made monitoring patients’ medications more challenging.... [Read More]
Riding Out the Pandemic: A Q&A with Norman Gaylis, MD
Some aspects of community practice are normalizing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the financial fallout and the need for increased safety precautions remain challenging.... [Read More]
Advocating for Change: Q&A with Georgia State Rep. Kim Schofield
Rep. Kim Schofield’s path to the Georgia House of Representatives started with her lupus diagnosis 20 years ago. ... [Read More]
Financial Impacts of COVID-19 on Practices: Q&A with Norman Gaylis, MD
Community rheumatology practices are confronting a significant financial fallout from stay-at-home orders and fears that keep patients at home, as well as reimbursement challenges.... [Read More]
State Rheumatology Societies Adjust Meeting Schedules, Formats in Response to COVID-19
Many in-person meetings have been canceled, postponed or moved to virtual formats, likely with lasting economic impacts on state societies.... [Read More]
The Importance of Community: Rheumatology Professionals Find Different Ways to Support Their Patients & Neighborhoods
Working in support of underserved communities, making and donating masks, volunteering with local rheumatic disease-focused organizations—these are just some of the ways rheumatology professionals have been giving back to their patients and communities…... [Read More]
AMA House of Delegates Meeting Postponed Due to COVID-19, Advocacy Efforts Continue
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMA House of Delegates meeting planned for June has been canceled, but the ACR’s delegation remains ready to advocate for both ongoing and new rheumatology issues, including patient protections in step therapy, prior authorization and expansion of telehealth.... [Read More]
Taking Time for Self-Care Helps Alleviate Stress, Burnout in Physicians
Afton Hassett, PsyD, offers self-care tips and resources to handle stress, avoid burnout and stay healthy while caring for others.... [Read More]
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