Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology 2024

Redcap utilization for clinical database

Name:
Dr. Gurjit Kaeley

Email
gurjit.kaeley@jax.ufl.edu

Phone
(904) 633-0071

Faculty Department/Division
Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology

This project is primarily:
Clinical

Research Project Description:
Redcap stores its data and system project information in a single MySQL database. We are hoping to create a protocol that includes patient data in order to better provide clinical services.

Does this project have an international component or travel?
No

Medicare MMS ultrasound utilization trends in the United States

Name:
Dr. Gurjit Kaeley

Email
gurjit.kaeley@jax.ufl.edu

Phone
(904) 633-0071

Faculty Department/Division
Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology

This project is primarily:
CQI

Research Project Description:
There are sparse data regarding the aggregate payments to Rheumatology providers by Medicare. The release of Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (PUF) from 2012 provides an opportunity to analyze the degree of Rheumatology provider participation in the care of Medicare patients as well as payment for services rendered. This retrospective cross sectional analysis may help define the role of Rheumatologists in the care of Medicare beneficiaries and compare it to other specialties involved in musculoskeletal care. It may also inform on the current and projected Rheumatology workforce involved in Rheumatologic care of Medicare beneficiaries. No patient-specific identifiers are included within these datasets, therefore we are seeking exempt review for this project.

Does this project have an international component or travel?
No