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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.

Practice Pearls: Disaster Checklist

Staff | May 9, 2012

In any disaster, medical practices should have a number of items on hand that might be needed during an emergency.

Medical Practice Mergers: Being Bigger Has its Advantages

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | May 8, 2012

A merger of medical practices can provide significant and long-term benefits to a rheumatology practice. However, a number of difficult decisions and legal issues must be addressed.

Terminate Staff with Caution

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | April 6, 2012

Key principles that will help facilitate terminations that bring cost-effective finality to the employment relationship.

Optimize Patient Scheduling

Staff | March 8, 2012

Optimizing patient schedules is a continuous process that is critical to physician efficiency and satisfied patients. Taking inventory of the scheduling trends in your practice can have a positive influence on tackling appointment templates, which determines patient flow that affects your revenue.