The traditional model for subspecialist consultations on hospitalized patients by outpatient-based rheumatologists may seem straightforward. Hospitalists (the inpatient specialists who now manage most in-hospital medical care in the majority of U.S. hospitals) typically call upon the rheumatologist’s expertise for joint swelling and a rash or fever of unknown origin, says Lianne Gensler, MD, of the…
The ACR’s RISE registry offers answers on real-world experience to researchers.
A session at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting will help rheumatologists navigate current payment systems and identify resources to ensure appropriate reimbursement for complex care.
Rep. Raul Ruiz co-introduced the Safe Step Act in April and has helped educate members of Congress about how step therapy hurts patient outcomes and care.
Changes announced at the beginning of October have now been delayed for Actemra, Benlysta, Cimzia, Orencia and Simponi Aria, but changes to the Stelara policy remain in effect.
Get your questions about RISE answered—and register to join—on site at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting.
(Reuters Health)—More than 70% of healthcare data breaches in the U.S. have involved sensitive demographic or financial information that could fuel identity theft, a new study suggests. When a healthcare company is hacked, criminals gain access not only to health information, but also to demographic and financial data that could compromise patients’ privacy and financial…
Get your questions about RISE answered on site at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting—and pick up a voucher for free coffee.
A lot of effort goes into recruiting the best provider into a practice, but missteps during the onboarding process have the potential to leave the provider feeling unsatisfied and the practice dealing with turnover. Although it is one more task to add to an already full plate of things to do at a practice, comprehensive…
Technology, billing, regulations—how do rheumatologists manage the business side of their practices in an ever-changing environment? During this year’s Annual Meeting, a practical, full-day workshop will offer attendees the tools to thrive in today’s healthcare business landscape…