Managing a
medical practice today comes with multiple pressures, including cost
reduction, increased compliance, and health information technology
implementation. Find the latest information on essential practice
management resources to assist rheumatology practices with patient
documentation, audits, coding, Medicare, HIPAA, legal and compliance
tools and forms. Choose an area below to access an array of information
designed to help strengthen your rheumatology practice and improve
practice efficiency.
The ACR position statements are official positions of the ACR that
are based on clinical guidance on topics related to the management of
rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. These papers serve as a
trusted and valuable resource for the medical health care industry.
Keep abreast of key insurance resources geared towards improving the
practice environment of rheumatology as it is affected by health
insurers.
Keep up to date with practical solutions for managing your practice and resources on current issues affecting your bottom line.
Find vital information on coding and documentation guidelines to keep your practice compliant.
Download new and established patient encounter forms for patient visits.
Gain insight on the changing landscape of Medicare regulations and
updates on key areas for your practice, including the physician fee
schedule, HIPAA guidelines, opting in and out of Medicare as well as
payment models.
Physician practices are faced with multiple compliance programs
associated with clinical care, practice operations, and regulatory
privacy rules.
It is important to understand the standards as set forth by CMS and the
Office of Inspector General as it relates to legal and regulatory
compliance requirements.
The recently passed Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of
2015 (MACRA) will significantly change reimbursement for rheumatologists
and their practices. Learn about this important issue and stay up to
date with our MACRAlerts.