KevinMD September 29, 2022
One in four Americans carry a diagnosis of arthritis, a significant cause of limitation from basic life activities to disability. One in ten adults has to limit their activities due to pain caused by this disease. Yet, a massive shortage of specialist physicians and geographical and licensure barriers restrict access to specialized medical care, especially in rheumatology offices. Also, the cost of arthritis is 303 billion dollars yearly in medical expenses and lost wages. With all this in mind, we need more accessible ways for patients to access medical care and get appropriate help when they need it the most. But how?
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