ACR Convergence 2025| Video: Rheum for Everyone, Episode 26—Ableism

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Vanessa Caceres

Vanessa Caceres is a freelance medical writer and editor based in Florida. She has a BA in journalism and psychology and a Master's degree in teaching English as a second language/bilingual education. She writes regularly for ophthalmology and rheumatology physician publications, as well as other specialties.

Articles by Vanessa Caceres

Extra Services Can Boost a Rheumatology Practice’s Profitability, Patient Care

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 22, 2025

Rheumatology practices can combat declining reimbursements with ancillary services. Experts discuss adding infusion, ultrasound & research services to boost revenue & patient care.

Tips for Recruiting & Onboarding Advanced Practice Providers

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 21, 2025

Experts share strategies for recruiting, onboarding & retaining APPs to address the rheumatologist shortage & improve patient access.

Independent Rheumatology Practices Face Challenges Amid Changing Landscape

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 20, 2025

At this Practice Innovation Summit session, experts discussed the challenges that come with surviving as an independent rheumatology practice in the current health environment.

Peripheral Neuropathy Common Among Patients with Sjögren’s Disease

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 18, 2025

At this ACR Convergence session, experts discussed the peripheral nervous system involvement with Sjögren’s disease that can have several manifestations.

Negotiating with Commercial Payers Takes Planning, Strategy

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 17, 2025

At the inaugural Practice Innovation Summit, two experts offered advice on negotiating insurance contracts.

Make All the Right Moves with Your Practice Financials

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 17, 2025

Taking the time to understand the financial stats of your practice could help you take steps necessary to improve the practice’s financial viability.

MIPS, MVPs & RISE: The Scoop on Quality Reporting for 2026

Vanessa Caceres  |  November 17, 2025

ACR experts break down MIPS, MVPs & the RISE registry, helping clinicians understand quality reporting requirements for 2026 & beyond.

11 Pearls to Build Your Infusion Practice Profitably

Vanessa Caceres  |  October 31, 2025

Experts share tips for building & managing a profitable rheumatology infusion practice, from staffing & billing to inventory & drug costs.

Dr. Tait Shanafelt, with ACR President Dr. Carol Langford

A Focus on Wellness; Keynote Speaker Tait Shananfelt, MD, Shared Causes of Occupational Burnout & Pearls to Prevent It

Vanessa Caceres  |  October 30, 2025

This year’s Opening Session of ACR Convergence 2025 featured a well-known thought leader on physician burnout, Dr. Tait Shanafelt, who provided insight into the risk of burnout and how to prevent it. Key leadership also addressed research advocacy and more.

Sjögren’s Dry Eye Requires Collaboration Among Eye Doctors, Rheumatologists

Vanessa Caceres  |  August 26, 2025

Sjögren’s dry eye requires collaboration between rheumatologists and ophthalmologists for optimal patient management and treatment of this quality-of-life issue.

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