ARN Physician Featured: 15% E/M Services Reimbursement Hike a Win for Rheumatology
Originally published in The Rheumatologist The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule final rule for 2020 includes a big win for rheumatologists—a 15% increase in reimbursement for evaluation and management (E/M) services. This decision represents an historic hike in payment for these codes and resulted from 10 years of advocacy work […]
American Rheumatology Network and Framework Partner to Develop New Prescription Access Hub, AXCESS1
Charleston, SC, Feb. 18, 2020 – American Rheumatology Network (ARN) announces their partnership with Framework Management Information, Inc. (Framework) to develop AXCESS1, a new prescription access hub. AXCESS1 seamlessly interfaces with healthcare practices, specialty pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers serving as a “one-stop shop” for information pertaining to prior authorization status, patient assistance programs, and medication […]
ARN Physician Featured: What Does 2020 Hold for Biosimilars? Industry Experts Weigh In
Originally published in Biosimilar Development In the first installment of this four-part series, the members of the Biosimilar Development Editorial Board and friends discussed how 2019 turned out for the biosimilar industry. But as we face 2020, several big questions remain from the past year and about what the future may (or may not) bring […]
ARN Physician Featured: Biosimilar Industry Experts Highlight Triumphs, Tribulations
Originally published in Biosimilar Development As we close out another year of global biosimilar successes and twists and turns, it’s always important to take stock on just how far we have come and where we still hope to go as an industry. As in years past, I reached out to members of Biosimilar Development’s editorial […]
ARN Physician Featured in Recent Article: 3 Tips for Financial Discussions with Patients
Originally published in The Rheumatologist For patients responsible for out-of-pocket costs associated with high-deductible health insurance plans, the financial burden associated with rheumatologic care can become overwhelming. Meanwhile, collecting payments for services is critical for a rheumatology practice to stay in the black. As a rheumatologist working in a private practice in North Charleston, S.C., […]
Discus Analytics and American Rheumatology Network Announce Partnership, Collaboration on Value-Based Pathways and Digital Tools
By Karen Ferguson, CEO of Discus Analytics, LLC. Discus Analytics and American Rheumatology Network (ARN) have announced a new partnership, designed to provide much-needed tools and resources for independent rheumatology practices. Discus Analytics’ flagship digital software platform, JointMan®, supports physicians in managing and tracking rheumatoid arthritis patient outcomes and quality metrics in real-time. The platform […]
ARN Physician Featured in Recent Article: Trio Health Reports on Outpatient Costs for Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Treated in the U.S. Community Practices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Trio Health, a leading provider of real-world evidence, announced results from a study recently presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. ”The perception is that patients with rheumatoid arthritis, who also have comorbidities, have higher costs of their RA-related care compared to patients without any comorbidities,” said Janna […]
Trio Health and American Rheumatology Network Create New National Rheumatology Data Registry
Originally published on PRNewsWire.com WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Trio Health, a leading provider of real-time data on real-world patients, today announced the creation of the nation’s first rheumatology registry, in partnership with American Rheumatology Network (ARN), that combines pharmacy dispensing data with electronic medical records (EMR) to provide unparalleled real-world insights into patient experiences and […]
ARN Physician Featured In Recent Article: Paying for Rheumatology Care is Complex
Originally published in Rheumatology Network The price of a medication can be a significant factor in poor adherence to treatment, and few other specialties have higher medication prices than rheumatology. How can rheumatologists help their patients navigate the system so that they can get the best medication at the best price? In the current U.S. […]
American Rheumatology Network, Building Something Better in Rheumatology
by Colin Edgerton, MD Articularis Rheumatology Network is announcing a name change to American Rheumatology Network (ARN). This is a coming of age moment for a network that has grown quickly to over 200 private practice rheumatologists across the country in only 8 months. American Rheumatology Network is a physician owned and led collaborative group […]