Abstract Number: 275 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Health Equity: Access to Rituximab for Patients Comparing Variable Access in a Single Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: The purpose of our study is to investigate the difference in time to access of rituximab therapy between patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared…Abstract Number: 345 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Snap Crackle Pop: Healing the Cracks in Our Referral Process, Helping Pediatric Rheumatology Patients Get Care Sooner
Background/Purpose: Early diagnosis for rheumatic conditions is crucial for children to achieve the best functional outcomes. Access to care is difficult due to the volume…Abstract Number: 560 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Formulary Copayment Change on Treatment Patterns in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on Etanercept
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment to improve or maintain disease activity. Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), a…Abstract Number: 1173 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Measuring the Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care (ACPAC) Program Trained Extended Role Practitioner (ERP) Workforce in Canada: A Profile of Practice Settings, Roles and Participation in Models of Arthritis Care in Canada
Background/Purpose: 1. To measure and map the ACPAC ERP workforce in Canada. 2. To present a snapshot of general practice characteristics relating to the ACPAC-trained…Abstract Number: 2187 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Specialist Link Telephone Advice Cost Effectively Enhances Rheumatology Patient Care in Alberta, Canada
Background/Purpose: The Calgary zone of Alberta Health Services serves a population of almost 2million Canadians over a wide geographical area and is underserved in terms…Abstract Number: 2309 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implementation of a Primary Prevention, Population-Based Virtual Osteoporosis Clinic Dramatically Increases the Number of Rural Veterans Receiving Osteoporosis Screening and Treatment
Background/Purpose: The delivery of osteoporosis services is sub-optimal nationally and throughout the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system and particularly poor for rural Veterans. To meet…Abstract Number: 185 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of Pre-Appointment Consult Triage on Patient Selection and Revenue Generation in a University Rheumatology Practice
Background/Purpose: Academic hospital leadership puts a priority on all patients (pts) having access to subspecialists. Often the demand for rheumatology consultation exceeds the ability to…Abstract Number: 186 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Paediatric Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage in the Community – Rightpath – a Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: We are piloting a children and young people (CYP) community-based triage (called Rightpath) based on a validated adult MSK triage model developed by Pennine…Abstract Number: 196 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patient Assistance Program Outcomes in a Community Clinic Setting
Background/Purpose: Uninsured rheumatic disease patients are at risk for inadequate treatment due to issues with access to care, such as medication costs that average at…Abstract Number: 213 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Perception of Access to Mental Health Services in Publicly Insured Vs Privately Insured Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
Background/Purpose: To assess perception of access to mental health services (MHS) and utilization of those services based on participant’s insurance type. We compared responses of…Abstract Number: 419 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Abatacept Initiation in Chilean Patients with Long Lasting Rheumatoid Arthritis. Hospital Padre Hurtado Experience
Background/Purpose: Since the year 2016 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients in the Chilean public health system can access biologic treatment if they have active disease refractory…Abstract Number: 882 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A New Model of Care for Improving Early Rheumatology Access of Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in psoriasis patients is high, with delays in diagnosis contributing to poor patient outcomes. We aimed to…Abstract Number: 1040 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Perceptions of US Community Rheumatologists on Biosimilars
Background/Purpose: Biosimilars contain a highly similar version of the active substance of an already approved biologic or “reference product.”1 Regulatory agencies mandate that safety, efficacy,…Abstract Number: 1051 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Telemedicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Alaska Native Population
Background/Purpose: Access to a rheumatologist and frequent monitoring of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are associated with higher quality of care and improved outcomes.…Abstract Number: 101 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rheumatology Care Utilization and Geographic Distance from Rheumatology Sites within the United States Veteran Affairs Health Care System
Background/Purpose: Within the Veteran Affairs (VA) health care system, there are often large geographic distances between patients and rheumatology providers. The purpose of this study…
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