Description
National Organization of Rheumatology Managers (NORM) Board member Ethel Owen describes how step therapy can delay care.
Contributors
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Ethel Owen, CPC
Ethel Owen is the practice administrator for Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach, a seven physician rheumatology practice in South Florida. She has been in her present role since 2006. Her responsibilities include managing employees, overseeing all billing, infusion, reimbursement and practice operations. Ethel has been working in the medical community for more than 30 years. Ethel has been a Certified Professional Coder and a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders since 1997. Her coding responsibilities have included surgical, E & M coding and chart documentation training for physicians and support staff. Ethel is on the Editorial Board of Rheumatology Practice Management. Ethel has been a member of the National Organization of Rheumatology Managers, (NORM), since 2006. She has served as a board member since 2007. Her duties included recruiting new members, helping to plan conferences and obtaining event sponsorship. Ethel is the Past President of NORM.