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Managing a Profitable Medical Practice

Staff | September 5, 2012

Managing a medical practice requires planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

High-Impact Rheumatology Practice Redesign

J. Timothy Harrington, MD, and Eric D. Newman, MD | August 8, 2012

It’s time to start adapting your practice to changes in the healthcare system.

Managing an In-Office Infusion Practice

Staff | August 8, 2012

The increased utilization of infusible biologics for the treatment of rheumatic diseases has opened the door for you to provide more integrated care for your patients. Having an in-office infusion center gives you the ability to deliver this service to your patients in a familiar and supportive setting.

Pediatric Rheumatologists Increasing in Number but Still Rare

Catherine Kolonko | July 10, 2012

Initiatives are growing the ranks and helping to ensure access in remote areas.

The Happiest Specialty: Rheumatology Is #1!

James R. O’Dell, MD | July 10, 2012

Why are we all smiling, and how can we spread it around?

Award Targets Critical Shortage of Pediatric Rheumatologists

Staff | July 9, 2012

Deborah Rothman, MD, PhD, received two separate ACR REF/Amgen Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professorship Awards, which allowed her to visit programs that do not have either a pediatric rheumatologist or a pediatric rheumatology fellowship program.

The Role of the Social Worker in the Management of Rheumatic Disease

Kimberly A. Holwerda, BA, MA | July 9, 2012

Although social work involvement is far more common in the pediatric world of rheumatology, the role social workers play in the clinic can also be beneficial to adult patients.

Get Employment Records In Writing

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | July 9, 2012

With employees in your medical practice, timely documentation is key.

10 Tips for Better Communication in Rheumatology

Dennis J. Boyle, MD | June 10, 2012

Bring clarity to your interactions with patients, staff, and colleagues.

Disaster Planning for Your Medical Practice

Staff | May 9, 2012

Are you ready if a disaster destroys your medical office space and patient records? Here are a few basic steps necessary to creating a disaster plan and putting it into action.