“We remain committed to working with CMS and other regulatory agencies on solutions to lower the cost of prescription drugs while ensuring people living with rheumatic diseases are able to continue accessing the care and therapies they need,” Dr. Karp concluded.
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Founded in 1934, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is a not-for-profit, professional association committed to advancing the specialty of rheumatology that serves over 7,700 physicians, health professionals, and scientists worldwide. In doing so, the ACR offers education, research, advocacy and practice management support to help its members continue their innovative work and provide quality patient care. Rheumatology professionals are experts in the diagnosis, management and treatment of more than 100 different types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.