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Articles tagged with "rheumatologist"

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Tips, Resources to Help Rheumatologists Educate Patients on Biologics and Biosimilars

Vanessa Caceres  |  February 15, 2017

Rheumatologists are accustomed to educating patients about medications—but biologic medications require some additional time and discussion. “Biologics are inherently more complex [than other medications], and there are multiple issues to consider before initiating treatment,” says K. “Kwas” Huston, MD, The Center for Rheumatic Disease, Kansas City, Mo. “This includes the patient’s disease activity, prior medications…

Rheumatologists Can Boost Job Satisfaction with Back-to-Basics Practice Management

Arthur E. Brawer, MD  |  February 14, 2017

Over the past two decades, many physicians have ironically abrogated their intellectual abilities by resigning themselves to a fate of being worthless unless they work for someone else. Many factors have contributed to this process, including, but not limited to, declining reimbursements, escalating costs, onerous electronic record mandates, intense competition from hospital conglomerates and burdensome…

OIG Releases 2017 Work Plan: A Summary

From the College  |  February 14, 2017

Each fall, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) puts out its Work Plan for the upcoming fiscal year to summarize its initiatives and priorities for new and ongoing work of HSS programs. Below is a summary of the key areas the OIG will focus on in 2017: Drug…

The ACR Supports Practicing Rheumatologists

Sharad Lakhanpal, MBBS, MD  |  February 14, 2017

A new presidential administration took office in January 2017. Although no one truly knows what directions our government and economy will take, one projection is that healthcare regulatory and insurance coverage policies will change, possibly dramatically. In a time of uncertainty, rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals can turn to the ACR/ARHP for support, guidance and…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Coding for a Knee Injection

From the College  |  January 25, 2017

CPT: 20611-LT, J7325 X 1 ICD-9: 715.16—Osteoarthritis, localized, primary, lower leg ICD-10: M17.12—Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee Note: When billing for 20611—Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa), with permanent recording and reporting, there must be a permanent photograph of the needle placement in the patient’s medical chart….

Siting Your Rural Rheumatology Practice & Other Rural Rheum Concerns

Richard Quinn  |  January 20, 2017

Do you want to practice near a highway off-ramp or a supermarket? Where a rural rheumatology practice is located may be the key to success…

Former Senator Tim Hutchinson Urges ACR Members to Advocate for Rheumatology on Local, State and Federal Levels

Mary Beth Nierengarte  |  January 19, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Regardless of where we are on the political spectrum, we have to get engaged,” said Sen. Tim Hutchinson, senior director, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Washington, D.C., speaking at the 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting. As a former U.S. senator from Arkansas, Sen. Hutchinson talked about the importance of members in such organizations as the ACR to…

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Medical Paradoxes in Clinic, Lab Should Encourage Physicians to Reappraise Ideas about Health and Disease

Simon M. Helfgott, MD  |  January 19, 2017

Wash your hands. This most basic tenet of proper hygiene has been drummed into our heads for years. It’s an obvious infection prevention activity, yet for years, compliance among physicians and other caregivers has been lackluster. To rectify this matter, regulatory agencies began auditing hospital staff adherence to this axiom of infection prevention. Not only…

Ethics Forum: Ethical Challenges Arise for Rheumatologists Pressed to See Patients of High Social, Professional Standing Before Others

Karen Stellpflug, MD  |  January 19, 2017

The Case You’re working in a busy rheumatology practice with wait times of two to three months for new outpatient consultations. A hospital administrator requests that his daughter see you right away. All but one of your urgent appointment slots for the week is already filled, and there are several patients on a waitlist; these…

Rheumatology Awards, Appointments and Announcements for January 2017

Ann-Marie Lindstrom  |  January 19, 2017

New Rheumatologist at Minnesota Clinic Meghan Scheibe, MD, is pleased with her new position at CentraCare Clinic Rheumatology and Infusion Services, a hospital-based practice in St. Cloud, Minn. “It’s a great practice,” says Dr. Scheibe. “Young, energetic partners and wonderful support staff. I’m seeing four to six new patients a day.” These are patients who had…

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