How We Can Help Take Your Rheumatology Practice to the Next Level
Rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis are not only common in the United States; they are on the rise.
According to a global analysis of RA activity, percentage changes in the three primary indicators of disease burden – incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life-year (DALY) – increased more rapidly in the United States than in the other 195 countries.
The growing trend in new diagnoses and the increased use of biologic therapies to treat rheumatoid disease symptoms means that providing in-office infusions is now an essential ancillary service for private rheumatology practices.
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Why Rheumatologists Need In-Office Infusion Center
As mentioned before, the market outlook for the administration of specialty infusion pharmaceuticals is exceptionally favorable at this time with the increasing use of biologics to treat rheumatology conditions and the growing patient pool.
These conditions offer great opportunities for your private specialty practice to improve patient care and, at the same time, increase your bottom line.
While setting up an in-office infusion center is certainly a great way to grow your business, the truth is it does present significant challenges, especially when it comes to reimbursements and the increasingly complex world of coding and billing procedures.
Thankfully, you don’t have to venture into this profitable undertaking alone. With the help of an experienced in-office infusion center management company like Altus Biologics, you can open your infusion suite quickly and virtually hassle-free.
Take Your Rheumatology Practice to the Next Level with The Help Of Altus Biologics
The many benefits of having your in-office infusion suite are clear in terms of enhanced patient care and treatment compliance, and the potential revenue stream is substantial as patients with chronic rheumatic diseases spend anywhere between $22,000 and $44,000 annually on infused biologic drug treatments.
However, to reap those benefits, your infusion center needs to run smoothly, have access to the best rebates and drug pricing. You will also need a robust customer care infrastructure to handle scheduling, verify patient benefits, and a skilled financial team to manage all your billing and reimbursement.
On the clinical side, you will also need a skilled, certified infusion nurse to administer treatments and a physician assistant to help care for your patients.
If all this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry, these are all part of our specialty. As leaders in the infusion management services for physicians, we handle all aspects of the setup and management of your infusion center.
Our Services
Site Setup
You will have access to our team of designers to help identify the ideal location for your infusion center within your existing space. Additionally, we will assist in selecting appropriate furniture, décor, and amenities.
Administrative Services
You won’t have to worry about being bogged down with administrative work; we manage your entire revenue cycle, including:
- Inventory management of specialty drugs
- Timely and accurate therapy claims submission
Clinical Services
We employ highly qualified and experienced infusion nurses who undergo rigorous training to prepare and administer biologic therapies on-site.
With us, your staffing needs become fully scalable. We have qualified medical professionals ready to join your team when required.
Credentialing
Our experts help you navigate the challenging process of credentialing.
Drug Acquisition and Rebates
As a physician partner, you will benefit from timely deliveries of biologic drugs. Additionally, our talented acquisition team is expert negotiators who will work on your behalf so you can benefit from all industry rebates you qualify for.
Patient Services
Our staff will take care of your patients as if they were family.
- We verify patient’s health plan eligibility and benefits verification before each appointment
- Our staff handles patient scheduling and rescheduling
- We help eligible patients connect with relevant assistance programs
Technology
We provide our physician partners with state-of-the-art technological tools, such as:
- AIMS: our proprietary software for inventory management, scheduling, and generating electronic records
- Secure access to our “Client Dashboard”: A self-service reporting module for you to review critical business metrics
Altus Biologics offers a turnkey solution for the management of your in-office infusion center. We are your partners, starting with the planning and installation to the day-to-day operations and maintenance.
Our proven model helps streamline the entire process, improve patient outcomes, boost profitability, and minimize risk.
