What I Learned from My Year on the ACR's Government Affairs Committee - Page 2 of 2

I hope that you will consider getting involved with advocacy. Whether in big or small ways, it will help your patients, your profession and your satisfaction and help make meaningful change.

Editor’s note: The ACR’s Member volunteers govern the organization, are the driving force behind the development of educational programming, publications and guidelines, and shape ACR positions on both state and federal legislation. Explore volunteer opportunities today. Nominations for the ACR and Foundation Board of Directors and Standing Committees are open until June 1.

Kaitlyn Brittan, MD, is an assistant professor in the rheumatology division at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and a member of the Government Affairs Committee.

With multiple healthcare policy issues currently in play, Dr. Solow believes making rheumatologists’ voices heard is crucial to the specialty’s success.

The new chair of the ACR’s Government Affairs Committee, Dr. Downey says physicians play a vital role in helping policymakers understand how policies and laws affect patients and the practice of rheumatology.

Editor’s note: The new Pillar Talk column is developed by the ARHP Executive Committee in an effort to share information about ongoing activities related to our four pillars: Education, Practice, Research and Advocacy. ARHP volunteers are actively involved in the ACR’s efforts to advocate for the care of our patients and the rheumatology professionals who…

Volunteering is a great way to give back and can be truly meaningful. Myriad worthwhile causes exist, so it can be hard to choose among them, but donating time to ACR and ARP committees helps promote rheumatology practice and brings awareness to rheumatic diseases. The College relies on volunteers to help achieve strategic priorities, promote…

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