The care of patients with rheumatic diseases has undergone a great transition, with high expectations for both patients and healthcare professionals to achieve quality outcomes for the many different disorders. Integral to this goal is the development of new care models, with evolving roles for the various care providers on the multidisciplinary team.1-3 A new…
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Tips for Educating Patients in the Age of Biologics
Patient education has always been at the core of the nursing profession. Nurses pride themselves on being great teachers and patient advocates. When self-injectable biologics were first introduced to the market, one of the main goals was to make patients independent and put them in the driver’s seat of their own care. Yet without a…
How Medicare’s Chronic Care Management Payments Could Affect Primary Care
(Reuters Health)—Medicare’s new “chronic care management” (CCM) payment program could make it more financially feasible for physicians to deliver services between visits. Under the new program, Medicare could reimburse primary care practices about $40 month for such things as medication management and communication with other doctors for patients who have two or more chronic medical…
Managing an In-Office Infusion Practice
The increased utilization of infusible biologics for the treatment of rheumatic diseases has opened the door for you to provide more integrated care for your patients. Having an in-office infusion center gives you the ability to deliver this service to your patients in a familiar and supportive setting.
10 Tips for Better Communication in Rheumatology
Bring clarity to your interactions with patients, staff, and colleagues.
Skilled Support for Patients and Practices
Rheumatology nurse practitioners can expand capacity in busy rheumatology offices
It Takes All Kinds
A look at the rheumatology practice team
Managing Office Infusions: From Biologics to Bones
On June 9, Josh Brinks, BSN, MSN, FNP, will address the management of office infusions during the ARHP June audioconference/webcast.
The 2023 ARP Merit Awards
SAN DIEGO—During ACR Convergence 2023 in November, the ACR and the ARP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist profiles the recipients of the ARP Merit Awards and ARP Master class, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology. The…
Nurse Practitioners Deliver as Part of the Rheumatology Team
The upcoming 2023 Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 12–18, was good reason for Debbie Durkee, RN, MSN, FNP-C, to reflect on the profession and its growth, her years in practice, and the importance of active participation in the ARP. Unlike many who go into the field, Ms. Durkee never felt drawn to nursing as a child,…