Workforce

Letters: Multidisciplinary Care Treatment Goals, Guidelines Essential for Patients

Michael D. Lockshin, MD, MACR, and Kirk D. Jenkins, MD | July 1, 2014

A patient case [The Rheumatologist, May 2014], emphasizes importance of good communication among multiple healthcare providers

Listen to Marc C. Hochberg, MD, MPH, Talk about International Collaboration

Gretchen Henkel | May 20, 2014

Metrics in Rheumatology: May 2014

Rheumatologist Marc C. Hochberg, MD, MPH, Advances Epidemiology Through Collaborative Ties

Gretchen Henkel | May 1, 2014

Accomplished physician noted for research in gout, osteoarthritis etiology; characterizing therapeutic responsiveness in disease states; inspiring teamwork among rheumatologists

Ethics Forum: The Challenge of Multidisciplinary Care in Rheumatology

Kirk D. Jenkins, MD; Robert H. Shmerling, MD; Rebecca B. Yarrison, PhD; and Kristine M. Lohr, MD, MS | May 1, 2014

A patient with autoimmune ocular disease raises concerns about the moral, professional obligations of rheumatologists to help patients whose condition is not clearly within the scope of rheumatology

ACR’s Benchmark Tool Quantifies Data about Rheumatology Workforce, Clinical Practice

Joseph Flood, MD | April 2, 2014

Physicians’ survey covers weekly work hours, annual compensation, primary professional activity in clinical practice, and predominant source of payment for 682 rheumatologists nationwide

Registered Nurses Can Help Guide Rheumatology Patients Through Clinical Trials

Tara L. Barker, RN, BSN, MSN | March 1, 2014

How RN research coordinators can prevent deviations, interruptions in rheumatology clinical trials and enhance patient care

Medicare Participation Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Richard Quinn | October 16, 2013

Although HHS reports no significant changes in Medicare participation for office-based physicians, the numbers may be misleading. (posted Oct. 16, 2013)

ACR Benchmark Survey Will Support Practice Management

Staff | January 1, 2013

The survey will compile information on the structure of physician supply and its relationship to demand for healthcare services, and raise awareness to issues facing rheumatology practices

The Future is Here: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Rheumatology

Ann Kepler | November 1, 2012

Nurse practitioners’ specialized knowledge and skills help to create an interlocking network of rheumatology patients and medical professionals

Rheumatology Practice Managers Are Essential for Future Success

Benjamin J. Smith, PA-C and James R. O'Dell, MD | October 1, 2012

Open the door to continued practice success with the help of medical practice managers