TSI Healthcare Partners with Articularis Rheumatology Network to Develop First Electronic Payer Approved RA Pathway
Originally published in PR Web TSI Healthcare, a national leader in the sales and support for NextGen Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) solutions partnered with Articularis Rheumatology Network to develop the first electronic payer approved Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Pathway. Articularis Rheumatology Network, together with TSI Healthcare, developed the clinical decision support pathway […]
Thank you for stopping by ARN’s Exhibit at #NICA2019!
Thank you to everyone that stopped by ARN’s booth at the National Infusion Center Association’s (NICA) conference held in Austin, TX this past week. We’re happy to have connected with so many individuals, and look forward to seeing many of you at #NICA2020!
Additional Arthritis Research Needed Among Veterans
Originally published in Veterans Health Today Colin C. Edgerton, MD, rheumatologist at Articularis Healthcare in South Carolina and chair of the American College of Rheumatology’s Committee on Rheumatologic Care and former US Army rheumatologist, discusses the prevalence of arthritis among active and former service members as well as the importance of a dedicated arthritis research […]
Articularis Rheumatology Network GPO will Exhibit at Inaugural NICA Meeting
ARN’s CEO Ray Waldrup is looking forward to exhibiting at the NICA conference in a couple of weeks! Stop by Booth 52 for more information about how ARN GPO works with independent rheumatology practices to increase revenue and reduce expenses, while improving the value of care.
Is An Alternative Payment Model Just For Rheumatology Possible?
Originally published in March edition of News On Rheumatology Matters (NORM) The healthcare industry has been trying to shift away from the fee-for-service models that can incentivize overutilization towards payment models that reward quality – but these so-called “Alternative Payment Models” have been slow to catch on. However, some practices have embraced the core elements […]
ACR Calls For Abolishing Step Therapy In Letter To Congress, CMS
Originally published in Healio Rheumatology The American College of Rheumatology has called for the removal of step therapy, ranked medications and fail-first policies that are based solely on cost. The call to abolish step therapy is one of several recommendations issued by the ACR regarding drug pricing and access. The recommendations were included in two […]
Arthritis Can Hit Troops And Vets Hard. Here’s How Advocates Want To Respond.
Originally published in Military Times As active-duty personnel and veterans feel the damaging effects of arthritis stemming from their service, advocates are pushing Congress to dedicate more money for research on potential ways to treat and prevent the disease. Veterans are more likely to develop arthritis than civilians, according to an October 2018 study. Other […]
Arthritis Advocacy Spotlights the Military: Veterans, including a rheumatologist, educate lawmakers about arthritis’ impact & the need for research funding
Originally published in The Rheumatologist On Feb. 13, the ACR co-sponsored Arthritis 101, its biennial arthritis advocacy lunch briefing at the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the disproportionate impact of rheumatic disease on active members of the armed forces and veterans. The event, co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation (AF), is part of the ACR’s effort to support […]
Articularis Rheumatology Network GPO Collaborates with McKesson
Rheumatology GPO committed to reducing cost, improving quality and advancing rheumatology CHARLESTON, S.C. February 21, 2019 – Articularis Rheumatology Network (ARN) announced that it has selected McKesson, a global leader in healthcare, as the sole distributor for its Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). “ARN GPO is committed to improving healthcare by uniting community-based rheumatology practices across […]
Burnout, Not Otherwise Specified: Defining, Addressing Rheumatologist Burnout
Originally published in Helio Rheumatology Across the country, practicing physicians are experiencing increasing levels of burnout, and rheumatologists are no different, according to national data and experts in the field. Burnout — which occurs when work or personal pressures exceed an individual’s ability to cope with them — can manifest as physical and mental responses. […]