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The COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance: Its Genesis, Development & Goals

Philip C. Robinson, MBChB, PhD, FRACP  |  May 8, 2020

Editor’s note: We are sad to announce that we have learned of the passing of Dr. Philip C. Robinson. We will share more as it becomes available, but in the meantime, we wanted to repost this article he wrote for The Rheumatologist early in the pandemic. Dr. Robinson also took the photo of the full-arc rainbow  below.

Uneven Access & Privacy Issues Hamper Electronic Patient Healthcare Information Sharing

Linda Carroll  |  May 5, 2020

(Reuters Health)—Patient portals at U.S. hospitals leave a lot to be desired in terms of privacy when individuals want to share access with an informal caregiver, a new study finds. At nearly half of 102 hospitals included in the study, personnel advised that patients share their account password to give access to a family member…

Adjusting Patient Care to Social Distancing: Q&A with Bryant Uy, MPH, PA-C

Carina Stanton  |  May 1, 2020

Working within a community experiencing a high number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is requiring a strategic approach to manage patient care…

Mobilizing a Long-Term Telemedicine Solution: Q&A with Karen Ferguson

Carina Stanton  |  May 1, 2020

Looking beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, one practice has combined its telemedicine functionality with long-term workflow solutions, including telemedicine technology that integrates with its electronic health records system…

Transitioning to a Virtual Practice: Q&A with Lisa Criscione-Schreiber, MD, MEd

Carina Stanton  |  May 1, 2020

A quick shift to virtual teaching and patient care is just one of many changes rheumatologists at Duke University are adapting to during the COVID-19 pandemic…

Locum Tenens as a Resource for Practices During the COVID-19 Outbreak

From the College  |  April 27, 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the U.S., the fast spread of the virus is causing gaps in practice staffing, and patient influx will likely increase, leaving systems needing more providers. The use of locum tenens physicians can help practice fill gaps at your organization caused by COVID-19. Below we offer…

Reimbursement Tips: Telemedicine & Coding in the Time of COVID-19

Kimberly Retzlaff  |  April 24, 2020

Humans may fear change as a general rule, but we’re adaptable when we need to be. In this era of COVID-19 and social distancing, medical practices and payers are adapting to an increased use of telemedicine, which enables providers to see their patients without being in a room with them. To cope, the Centers for…

Finding Opportunity Through Challenge: Q&A with Vaneet K. Sandhu, MD, FACR, RhMSUS

Carina Stanton  |  April 17, 2020

The COVID-19 global pandemic is forcing telemedicine-only connections with patients and bringing existing rheumatology research to a standstill. However, these challenges are spurring opportunity and innovation, according to Vaneet K. Sandhu, MD, FACR, RhMSUS, director of rheumatology clinical operations at Riverside University Health System and associate fellowship program director in rheumatology at Loma Linda University…

Coding Corner Answers: An Office Personnel Quiz

From the College  |  April 15, 2020

Take the challenge. D. When an infusion is ordered by the provider, there should be a signed order from the provider. If a prior authorization is needed, it should be obtained, with the number of infusions, along with the start and end dates of the authorization. Also, a prior authorization does not guarantee reimbursement; an…

Coding Corner Questions: An Office Personnel Quiz

From the College  |  April 15, 2020

A 65-year-old male patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at multiple sites without rheumatoid factor has been ordered to have infliximab infusions. What should support staff do to ensure this procedure can be given to the patient? Make sure there is a signed order from the provider Make sure a prior authorization is obtained Make sure…

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