Sessions on the use of AI to aid documentation and on hiring advanced practice providers could help your rheumatology practice save time and money.
ACR Convergence 2024 Preview: Key Business Takeaways
In sessions in the business of rheumatology track, rheumatology practice leaders will share ways to manage payer complexities head-on while also improving patient care.
How the ACR Helps with Reimbursement, Utilization Management & Other Practice Challenges
Improving reimbursement for underwater biosimilars is just one example of how the ACR’s practice advocates have achieved solutions to members’ insurance challenges. Here’s a look at current ACR efforts in insurance advocacy and how to get help with your own insurance challenges.
Empowered Patients
This year’s theme for Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month focuses on self-management, aiming to provide tools and tips to empower patients, boost awareness about the importance of self-management and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.
ACR Offers Resources & Personalized Help for Practice Management Questions
ACR staff can help members navigate questions on all areas of practice management.
Business of Rheumatology Manual: A Preview of What’s to Come
Revisions of the handbook to reflect an evolving healthcare landscape are underway, led by the Committee on Rheumatologic Care, Community Practice Council and Insurance Subcommittee. The first new chapters will be available in fall 2024.
The Ins & Outs of Private Rheumatology Practice
For a podcast audience, Dr. Sunil Abraham shared pearls for evaluating what setting best fits you and your lifestyle, and what a career in community practice means.
Take Action to Modernize Prior Authorization & Streamline Access to Care
The reintroduction of the Improving Seniors’ Access to Care Act gives an opportunity to reduce administrative burden and undue delay of patient care imposed by prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans. Contact your members of Congress today to urge them to pass this vital bill.
Methylprednisolone & Methotrexate: Codes & Billing Updated
As of April 1, HCPCS codes for methylprednisolone have changed. The ACR is working with the CMS to determine how rheumatologists should bill Medicare corrrectly.
CMS Updates the Medicare Conversion Factor
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 increased the Medicare conversion factor by 1.68% effective March 9, bringing it to $33.2875 for March 9–Dec. 31, 2024.