Connecting with Your Practice Advocacy Team
“ACR members are our best source of information about the insurance-related challenges facing rheumatology practices,” Ms. Strozier reiterates.
Specifically, ACR practice staff and members of the ISC want to hear from practices about their experiences with such payer issues as denials, coverage changes, step therapy requirements, prior authorizations, programs limiting use copay assistance funds and more. Report an issue by completing ACR’s online health plan complaint form or emailing [email protected].
“If you have difficulty with a patient not being able to get medically necessary therapy and for any reason are unable to get it due to illogical insurance practices, or if reimbursements are not being given for services in a reasonable manner, do not hesitate to contact the ACR’s insurance advocacy team,” Dr. Thomas says.
Carina Stanton is a freelance science journalist based in Denver.
