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Rick Chatwell

Rick Chatwell, M.D., is a Mayo Clinic-trained and practicing rheumatologist at the Arthritis Center of Nebraska and a clinical research investigator associated with the Physician Research Collaboration.

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Insurers steer patients towards companies’ preferred pharmacies with grave consequences for some

By: and - April 6, 2022

As practicing rheumatologists in Lincoln, we treat patients with auto-immune and inflammatory conditions that affect their joints, organs and tissues. These include diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, gout — and many others. Many of our patients require treatment with specialty medications that often must be infused by a physician or other qualified health […]