Practice Management News

A rheumatology clinic initiative to connect patients with smoking cessation resources was feasible, cost-effective and boosted referrals to the state quit line 20-fold, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

DESTIN, Fla. — Pinpointing rare subtypes of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is crucial, as the consequences of overlooking them could be deadly, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East.

Humans have had an insatiable appetite for inhibiting production of prostaglandins for centuries! This series delves into the history of aspirin and NSAIDs, looking at the understanding of the prostaglandin pathway.

Life as a health care professional can be stressful, but there is a quick technique that can combat feelings of tension.

A physician practice owner’s week is spent seeing and caring for patients and managing the day-to-day issues of the practice.

DESTIN, Fla. — Ongoing, frank discussions about reproductive health with patients of childbearing age is critical to safe pregnancy outcomes, according to a presenter at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East.

Without prompt reform of Medicare reimbursement, which has failed to keep pace with the rising operation costs of rheumatology practice, rheumatologists may have no choice but to opt out of the Medicare program, noted Christina Downey, MD.

An increasing number of insurance carriers are cutting out infusion centers and small practices for the delivery of infusion medications, and the impact on patient care could be profound.

Healio is accepting submissions for its third annual peer-recognition program, Healio Honors.

Journal clubs in rheumatology are as pervasive as they are useful.