Originally published in The Rheumatologist
Colin Edgerton, MD, FACP, RhMSUS, learned many things during his tenure as a rheumatologist and U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, including how to lead large, facility-based medical operations. Combining this knowledge with his current role as a partner in Articularis Healthcare, the largest single-specialty rheumatology private practice in the U.S., Dr. Edgerton has a unique perspective on the challenges facing rheumatologists in both facility and community environments.
As incoming chair of the ACR’s Committee on Rheumatologic Care (CORC), Dr. Edgerton brings this experience to bear, tackling the technical and economic issues affecting rheumatologic practice.
Meeting Big Changes with Expertise
CORC is charged with addressing the economic, technical and ethical issues of rheumatologic practice. Dr. Edgerton saw similar challenges while working at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and while serving as chief of the Rheumatology Service at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga. Leadership in these facilities required political, budgetary and human resource expertise, which translates well into many of the issues and concerns CORC must address. In his current role as a private practice partner, Dr. Edgerton has gained additional expertise in managing contracts and mergers, including the founding of Articularis Healthcare.
