In late March 2012, I awoke with pain in my left hand. I had difficulty moving my metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. They did not move smoothly, but clunked. As I repeatedly attempted to open and close my hand, I realized that I had morning stiffness. As the pain and stiffness gradually improved over the next hour,…
In today’s busy rheumatology practices, the services of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, occupational therapists and clinical nurse specialists are a great asset for patient flow, as well as increased revenue. As the growth of nonphysician providers (NPPs) in rheumatology practices has evolved, it has become increasingly important to understand the incident-to rules and avoid the…
Ethical considerations for rheumatologists in terminating consultative services to a community hospital
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Tips for stocking up on medications, providing comprehensive health history to new physicians and coping with stress
Key leaders, committee members who can influence federal issues relevant to rheumatology
By developing guidelines, quality measures, data on patient outcomes, the ACR helps rheumatologists translate the value of their work to the world
Tips for creating, maintaining and enforcing an effective plan
Major League Baseball player Matt Kemp’s condition is evidence that even healthy young people can develop inflammatory disease
How to develop strategies for optimal patient care within confines of contemporary payment systems