Many medications used to manage autoimmune and inflammatory conditions cannot simply be taken as a daily pill. Some treatments are administered through an intravenous infusion or injection and require professional monitoring.
Having infusion therapy available within a rheumatology practice can make treatment more convenient while allowing patients to remain connected with the medical team managing their condition.
RTMC provides Infusion Services for its own patients as well as qualifying outside referrals.
What Is Infusion Therapy?
Infusion therapy delivers medication through an intravenous line over a period of time.
Depending on the medication and condition, treatments may take place according to a recurring schedule established by the physician.
Patients receiving infusion medication need more than the medication itself. Appropriate monitoring and experienced clinical staff are important parts of the process.
RTMC’s infusion services are provided with experienced nursing staff, with physicians onsite to address infusion reactions or complications.
Insurance Authorization Can Be Complicated
Specialty medications can require insurance authorization before treatment begins.
RTMC assists patients with the preauthorization process and helps identify applicable copayments, deductibles, and other out of pocket expenses before treatment whenever possible.
This can make an already complicated treatment process easier for patients to navigate.
Coordinated Rheumatology Care
Patients receiving infusion treatment for a rheumatologic condition may also require:
• Laboratory monitoring
• Medication adjustments
• Imaging
• Physician follow up
• Physical therapy
• Injections
• Management of other symptoms
RTMC combines Rheumatology Services with multiple onsite services so that patients can receive coordinated care.
You can also review the center’s broader Diseases Treated section to learn about conditions managed by the practice.
Preparing for an Infusion
Instructions vary according to the medication being administered. Patients should follow the specific directions given by their physician and infusion team.
Always inform the medical staff about changes in medications, new symptoms, infections, or other health concerns before an infusion.
RTMC’s onsite infusion program is designed around patient safety, convenience, and coordination with the physicians overseeing treatment.
For questions about infusion therapy or referrals, contact Rheumatology Therapeutics Medical Center.
