Advocates for Arthritis Push for Policy Changes at Annual Event

There is always a huge need for advocacy, particularly during this time of significant proposed policy shifts in healthcare. Although the results may not always manifest immediately, the engagement of ACR members and our patients in the legislative process does immediately raise awareness of rheumatology on Capitol Hill. Every single advocate is helping change the healthcare landscape for rheumatology patients for the better.

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Rheumatology professional and patients visited with 117 legislators and their staffs during the 2019 Advocates for Arthritis event to champion better rheumatology patient care and access.

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