Telehealth is at risk. Congress must act before the end of September to maintain vital flexibility and reimbursement for telemedicine services.
Incarcerated Individuals with Rheumatic Conditions
In addition to the impediments to consistent, high-quality care suffered by all incarcerated individuals, incarcerated patients with rheumatic disease face challenges specific to the treatment, management & monitoring of rheumatic conditions.
Key Telemedicine Updates for 2025
As of Jan. 1, rheumatology practices face significant changes in coding and reimbursement for telemedicine services, including new and deleted billing codes, updated Medicare policies and looming expiration of pandemic-related flexibilities.
Telemedicine Flexibilities for Controlled Substance Prescriptions Extended Through 2025
A third extension of telemedicine flexibilities will continue to allow prescription of controlled substances via telemedicine without an in-person visit through the end of 2025.
Don’t Be Afraid to Engage: Health Technologies for Patients & Rheumatologists
Symptom checkers, telehealth and more—here are insights into the effects new technologies are having on rheumatology.
Community Practice Rheumatology Is Challenging, But Rewarding, Too
Community practice rheumatology may be a less-followed path within the specialty, and it brings with it certain challenges. However, it also offers rewards, such as autonomy and deep relationships with patients. The Rheumatologist recently interviewed three community practice rheumatologists from around the U.S. to find out about their approaches to patient management, staffing and other…
Ethics Forum: Mitigation Tips for Health Disparities Among Rural & Indigenous Peoples
A common case scenario in our practice in North Dakota is a woman with rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate monotherapy. She is a member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate people and lives 90 miles from our rheumatology clinic. She currently has moderate disease activity, indicating the need for additional treatment. She does not have her own…
The Importance of Health Literacy in Clinical Care
EULAR 2023—It is not enough to practice medicine by the book; rather, communication with patients and understanding their goals for patients are vital to high-quality care. At EULAR 2023, the session titled The Promise of Health Literacy in Clinical Care provided a treasure trove of insights for many clinicians. Definitions & Actions The first speaker…
What’s Next for Telehealth after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency?
Do you remember where you were when the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) was declared on Jan. 31, 2020? While it may seem like yesterday, you would be forgiven for not recalling your exact location over three years ago during what felt like an incredible whirlwind for the healthcare industry. One possible location you may…
Telehealth Brings Opportunities to Enhance Patient Care
During an ACR webinar in August, presenters discussed multiple aspects of telehealth in rheumatology, especially related to rheumatology fellowship training. They agreed that although telehealth represents one potential avenue to improve patient access to treatment for rheumatic disease, we must keep identifying the best ways to employ telehealth to enhance care. Impact of Pandemic Telemedicine…
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