The Focused Musculoskeletal Factory

Rheumatology has evolved rapidly over the past 20 years. The availability of numerous treatment interventions has dramatically altered patient outcomes and revitalized the specialty. At the same time, the economics of medical practice is challenging the practicing rheumatologist to seek more efficient and more attractive models of care delivery. These models of care must be attractive not only to rheumatologists and their patients but also to other interested parties as well, such as payers, government agencies, and accreditation bodies.