Stacy Yonker, Practice Administrator and Compliance Officer“Many patients with autoimmune diseases often experience an increase in pain and fatigue, and our approach prioritizes holistic patient care,” says Stacy Yonker, Practice Administrator and Compliance Officer at Sarasota Arthritis Center.
The company provides intravenous (IV) biologic therapies, which operate on a primarily cellular level to treat inflammatory rheumatic and autoimmune disease. Sarasota Arthritis Center also offers non-traditional therapies, such as platelet-rich plasma injections, which can help improve non-inflammatory arthritis conditions. They provide non-invasive treatments like nutraceuticals and topical creams that deliver essential nutrients and provide pain relief to patients. These nutrients include supplements like biotin and collagen that alleviate symptoms such as hair loss and fatigue often associated with certain medications.
Sarasota Arthritis Center follows a distinct approach to pain treatment for patients with rheumatic disorders. To reduce the reliance on a narcotic or controlled substance post the opioid pandemic, it uses cannabis-based creams that help relieve patients from fatigue and joint pain. The company employs a remote therapeutic monitoring service, allowing patients to enroll in an app where they can regularly update their daily food and water intake, exercise routines, pain levels, and medication records. It facilitates them in receiving treatment without in-person office visits.
In Florida, a preferred retirement destination, the management of numerous weekly referrals, coupled with a predominantly elderly patient population, poses a considerable challenge. In this regard, the company uses a screener system to streamline the referral and patient information process. This automated system efficiently inputs referrals and associated data, which the staff oversees to facilitate initial patient outreach, track diagnoses, and gather the referring provider’s information. A dedicated community outreach team is also in place to communicate with referring providers, assuring a seamless and well-coordinated healthcare experience.
Many patients with autoimmune diseases often experience an increase in pain and fatigue, and our approach prioritizes holistic patient care
This commitment to effective care is exemplified in the case of a patient with a severe medical condition, who is a resident of a care home facility, encountering challenges related to Medicare eligibility. Unaware of insurance policies, she inadvertently lost her Medicare and supplement plans essential to managing chronic conditions. Despite her challenging insurance status, the firm’s staff monitored her benefits, secured temporary, cost-free medications, and reinstated her Medicare supplement plan through persistent negotiations. Throughout the years, she has benefited from personalized healthcare and access to essential treatments without financial burdens due to the dedication of physicians and staff at Sarasota Arthritis Center.
Sarasota Arthritis Center has upheld its status as a preeminent rheumatology center and demonstrated a profound commitment to patient health and happiness. Currently, the firm also serves as a highly valuable educational resource for patients and healthcare providers, providing in-depth information and treatment options for autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. It maintains its tradition of excellence in autoimmune and rheumatic disease management, focusing on automation, community engagement, and commitment to deliver efficient and compassionate patient care.
