What is RheumPAC? RheumPAC is the ACR’s nonpartisan political action committee (PAC) that works to elect and support pro-rheumatology candidates. It is the only PAC dedicated to the interests of the rheumatology profession. RheumPAC was created 10 years ago with the mission of educating, electing and supporting federal lawmakers who understand and can positively address…
RISE Registry Report to be Published in The Rheumatologist
The Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) Registry is the ACR’s registry for quality improvement and reporting. Aggregated statistics and trends seen in the RISE Registry will be published monthly in The Rheumatologist. If you have questions about quality reporting, are interested in enrolling in RISE or would like to use data from RISE for…
2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Highlights
Your gateway to global rheumatology education! Join us in San Diego for the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting on Nov. 3–8. The advance registration deadline is Oct. 18. Register and get more information on all Annual Meeting sessions. High-Impact Learning Starts with Pre-Meeting Courses Pre-meeting courses, held Nov. 3–4 before the official start of the meeting,…
Rheumatology Coding Corner Question: New Patient Prolonged Service Without Direct Patient Contact, Part 1
A 67-year-old female patient from New York with a long history of fatigue, joint and muscle pain, rash and fevers is scheduled to see the rheumatologist in five days. She is referred to the rheumatologist by her primary care physician (PCP) for possible diagnosis of lupus erythematosus. The patient requested her medical records from her…
Rheumatology Research Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Investigators’ Meeting in St. Louis
The Rheumatology Research Foundation hosted the 10th Annual Investigators’ Meeting in St. Louis, June 24–25. The meeting provides Foundation-funded investigators an opportunity to learn about recent findings and research projects, network, exchange ideas and collaborate on future projects. More than 30 rheumatology professionals were in attendance, with presentations from 21 investigators. James O’Dell, MD, professor…
Visit the New RISE Dashboard!
Current participants of the Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) Registry can now access the RISE dashboard and receive an estimated MIPS score for the 2017 performance year. (Note: This score is only an estimation and cannot guarantee the type of future payment adjustment; only CMS can determine penalties and bonuses.) If you are a current user,…
Help the ACR Bring Its Message to the Hill
The ACR will be back on Capitol Hill Sept. 26 to advocate for lower out-of-pocket costs of prescription drugs and the repeal of arbitrary Medicare therapy caps, as well as to shed light on the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in drug pricing. But it will take the voice of all rheumatology professionals and…
Overlooking HIPAA Risks Can Lead to Costly Breach
Is your office at risk? Are all your business associate agreements (BAAs) in place, and is your office HIPAA compliant? As promised, and as part of its continued efforts to assess and enforce compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) continues…
Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Coding for Incident-to Services
Take the challenge. CPT codes: 99214-25, 20610-RT, J1030x1 Diagnoses: M05.79, M25.561 This is an established patient visit with an established diagnosis, along with a new diagnosis, which would have to be billed under the PA’s National Provider Number (NPI) and reimbursed at 85% of the fee schedule. Keep in mind that to qualify as an…
Refocus Your Practice with Invigorating Sessions at 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The landscape of practice management and coding methodologies continues to be challenging in the current healthcare environment, and rheumatology practices must maintain focus on managing an effective and efficient practice. Join us at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Nov. 3–8 in San Diego, and gain knowledge and understanding of best practices in an ever-changing environment…
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