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Rheumatology Priorities Advanced at Busy AMA House of Delegates Meeting

From the College | June 16, 2023

Two ACR-led resolutions on in-office specialty drug dispensing and the proposed NIH Public Access Plan passed the House of Delegates and will become AMA policy.

Open Now: New Federal Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Rheumatologists

From the College | June 16, 2023

This program offers loan assistance of up to $100,000 to eligible pediatric medical subspecialists in exchange for a three-year, full-time service commitment at an approved facility in an underserved area. Pediatric rheumatologists are encouraged to apply.

After Pushback, Cigna Delays Modifier 25 Policy Changes

From the College | June 2, 2023

After significant pushback from the AMA, ACR and other medical societies, Cigna has delayed implementation of changes to its modifier 25 reimbursement policy, originally scheduled to take effect May 25.

ACR to Lead Resolutions at June AMA House of Delegates Meeting

From the College | May 23, 2023

The ACR will co-lead with the American Society of Clinical Oncology a resolution on in-office dispensing of specialty drugs and will lead 10 other specialty societies to advance a resolution on the proposed NIH Public Access Plan and equitable access to quality clinical research.

Charting a New Course Post-PHE

From the College | May 23, 2023

The public health emergency (PHE), in place since 2020, officially expired at midnight on May 11. The PHE declaration allowed significant flexibility in the healthcare system. The end of the PHE impacts several policies, including changes in Medicare and Medicaid policies. What do these changes mean for providers?

ACR Hill Day Participants Ask Congress to Address Medical Workforce Shortage

From the College | May 19, 2023

Nearly 70 rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals convened in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of legislation that would preserve and help to grow America’s healthcare workforce.

ACR Expresses Concerns with MedPAC’s Drug Pricing Recommendations

From the College | May 9, 2023

In April, the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee voted to recommend a change in the add-on payment for Part B drugs, including reducing payment for more expensive drugs. The ACR sent a letter to MedPAC expressing concerns about the significant impacts such policies would have on rheumatologists.