Compliance programs are an effort by the government to maintain integrity in the healthcare system. These programs target activities causing improper payment to determine their root cause: Was it a mistake or error, was it inefficiency or waste of resources, is the provider bending the rules or abusing the system, or was it intentional deception or fraud? There are also laws dictating the compliance culture within practices and institutions; for example, red-flag rules, antikickback statute, and stark law, to name a few.
Empower Rheumatology Patients
Patient empowerment and education are important parts of rheumatology care.
Meet the Challenge of Primary CNS Vasculitis
Diagnosis and treatment of this rare and poorly understood condition
The Role of the Physician Assistant in the Treatment of Pain
Pain is a common manifestation of rheumatic conditions. Patients with rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and osteoarthritis require disease-specific management for controlling acute episodes of pain as well as strategies to control ongoing daily discomfort.
Practice Page
Practice management changes and opportunities in 2012
What You Need to Know about ACOs
Rheumatologists may need to speak up to get a place in these new healthcare groups
An Identity Crisis for RA
A few suggestions to bring rheumatic disease the recognition and respect it deserves
Practice Page
Government Exclusion Program : Can It Affect Your Practice?
Skilled Support for Patients and Practices
Rheumatology nurse practitioners can expand capacity in busy rheumatology offices
Global Perspective
Healthcare policy varies by country, but U.S. lags in key areas
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