I Can't Believe it's Not Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis?!
In rheumatology, we're no stranger to uncertainty. In any diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, it's always our invitation to reconsider the diagnosis.
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Evaluation of Rheumatic Complaints
In this review, Dr. Cush provides a systematic approach to evaluating musculoskeletal and rheumatic complaints in clinical practice.
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Legislative Issues Affecting APPs
Major interstate “compacts” allow for cross state licensing for physicians. However, compacts for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) are fewer and currently on hold - thereby limiting healthcare manpower and patient care. https://t.co/cgzgGXIWka
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The Essential Role of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology
Ready to bring a PA into your rheumatology practice? This blog post breaks down the key facts you need to know about PA training, scope of practice, and the recent changes to the profession's title.
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Changing Loan Limits for Advance Practice Providers
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), or H.R. 1, was signed into law in July, calls for significant changes in the funding of healthcare education. This bill that lowers cap limits on education loans applies to graduate (APRN, https://t.co/4fwhAo2WG5
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Legislative Issues Affecting APPs
Major interstate “compacts” allow for cross state licensing for physicians. However, compacts for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) are fewer and currently on hold - thereby limiting healthcare manpower and patient care. https://t.co/sBYtX03IY7
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Hiring, Onboarding and Training APPs
Watch our kickoff webinar for this month's Mission: APP — Partners in Care campaign. Our panel of rheumatologists and experienced advanced practice providers share insights into hiring, onboarding, training, compensation, and more. https://t.co/stgTQM9soW
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APPs in the News (12.5.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com, including info on scleroderma, dermatomyositis and malignancy, rheumatologist and APP salary concerns.
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QD Clinic: Flare or Beware
Lindsay Tom, PA-C and Phong Nguyen, MD, Reston, VA discuss today's case called "Flare or Beware", involving a patient who has psoriatic arthritis mutilans, presented as part of RheumNow's "Mission: APP Partners in Care" campaign during the month of https://t.co/JbyHBCQ4ct
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Survey of 500 Rheum Patients, 37% reported having APPs (NP or PA) as primary rheum providers. APP patients had greater ease scheduling& more prefer to see APPs over rheumatologists (P < 0.01) & recommend APPs . No difference between MD vs APP experience https://t.co/VShREnhsMG https://t.co/glaIUPZ5qh
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Long-Term APP Retention: Building Success for Practices and Providers
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are vital in rheumatology due to rising patient numbers and the need for prompt care. Their integration enhances practice efficiency, improves patient access, and balances https://t.co/bZBkbWyWfI
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Changing Loan Limits for Advance Practice Providers
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), or H.R. 1, was signed into law in July, calls for significant changes in the funding of healthcare education. This bill that lowers cap limits on education loans applies to graduate (APRN, PA) programs. It was driven by the need to lower the US
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Long-Term APP Retention: Building Success for Practices and Providers
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play an increasingly vital role in rheumatology practices across the country. With rising patient volumes and a growing demand for timely, high-quality care, incorporating an APP into a rheumatology team can be transformative. When the partnership
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I Can't Believe it's Not Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis?!
In rheumatology, we're no stranger to uncertainty. In any diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, it's always our invitation to reconsider the diagnosis.
The Essential Role of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology
Physician assistants (PAs) have been integral to the delivery of healthcare since the inception of the profession in the late 1960s. The concept of the PA role evolved in an effort to solve the shortage of primary care providers in the USA.
APPs in the News (12.5.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com, including info on scleroderma, dermatomyositis and malignancy, rheumatologist and APP salary concerns.
Changing Loan Limits for Advance Practice Providers
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), or H.R. 1, was signed into law in July, calls for significant changes in the funding of healthcare education. This bill that lowers cap limits on education loans applies to graduate (APRN, PA) programs.
Long-Term APP Retention: Building Success for Practices and Providers
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play an increasingly vital role in rheumatology practices across the country. With rising patient volumes and a growing demand for timely, high-quality care, incorporating an APP into a rheumatology team can be transformative.
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