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Cardinal Health and Bendcare are combining their expertise and best-in-class capabilities to create an integrated suite of clinical, practice management and distribution solutions to help support the success and financial health of rheumatology practices nationwide.

Cardinal Health customers have the option to join the American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates (AARA) powered by Bendcare, the largest supergroup of rheumatologists in the United States with over 300 providers across the country. Designed and led by physicians, AARA is reshaping rheumatology with a focus on improving the patient journey through improved access, advocacy, technology, training and education.

Benefits of AARA membership:

Through Bendfusion powered by Bendcare, access infusion management services and expertise to optimize and simplify the clinical patient experience.

Attend top-rated educational forums to empower a new generation of healthcare professionals through scientific discovery and diversified revenue streams.

Participate in Illumination Health powered by Bendcare, the largest rheumatology data repository that utilizes real-world data to improve outcomes across the patient journey.

Gain physician purchasing power and manufacturer rebates that leverage Cardinal Health™ Cornerstone Rheumatology™ GPO membership volume to negotiate preferred pricing.

Infusion center services and expertise

Bendfusion powered by Bendcare delivers compassionate and service-oriented business and clinical support to improve the patient journey for hundreds of thousands of patients across the country.

  • In-office infusion suite blueprint and design
  • Billing and administrative support
  • High-touch care

“It has been critical to still be able to run the practice the way you and your providers want, but also to know that you’ve got the safety net of an organization who is helping you keep on track.”

Alison Fung, MCSP, RPT
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Clinic

Hear AARA members describe their experience with Bendcare

Hear Dr. Delfin Santos describe how Bendfusion has helped his practice streamline operations, increase infusion volume and improve patient care.

Lori Stahl, Practice Manager, describes how Bendcare enables her to spend more time face-to-face with patients and staff.

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