All ACR and ARP members are invited to apply to join colleagues and patients in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19–20 for advocacy training and meetings with legislators to advocate on priority issues that affect rheumatology providers and patients.
Articles by From the College
The ACR Responds to Reports of Treatment Denials in Wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
The ACR is aware of the emerging concerns surrounding access to needed treatments, such as methotrexate, after the recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. We are following this issue closely to determine if rheumatologists and rheumatology providers and patients are experiencing any widespread difficulty accessing methotrexate, and if any initial disruptions are…
American Medical Association House of Delegates Meets In-Person; ACR Successfully Advances New Policies
The ACR’s resolution addressing inappropriate Medicare Administrative Contractor policy processes was adopted, and two co-led resolutions on ARPA-H funding and saline shortages also passed the policy-making body.
ACR Delegation Asks AMA to Address Issues Impacting Rheumatology
After two years of special virtual sessions, the AMA House of Delegates will reconvene in person June 10–15. ACR representatives will focus on Medicare physician payment system reform, national drug shortages, funding the new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health and more.
Prior Authorization Reform: Bill Calls for Faster Care, Fewer Denials
With 290 cosponsors, ACR-supported legislation to streamline prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans has met a support threshold that may allow the lead sponsor to force House action.
The ACR Returns to In-Person Hill Day to Protect Patient Access to Care
More than 70 rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of legislation that would reduce patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs and help grow America’s healthcare workforce.
New HCPCS Code Added for Anifrolumab-fnia, 1 mg
Effective for dates of service on or after April 1, the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code J0491 is valid for billing 1 mg anifrolumab-fnia.
CVS Issues Revised Prior Authorization Forms
In response to ACR and provider concerns about administrative burden, CVS Caremark has issued a streamlined version of its prior authorization forms for many biologic drugs.
ACR Leaders to Meet with Members of Congress at May 12 Capitol Hill Event
The meetings will focus on legislation affecting rheumatology, including bills on graduate medical education and use of copay assistance funds.
The ACR Seeks Trainees for AMA/Specialty Society RUC & CPT Committees
Advisors of the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Relative Value Update (RUC) Committees play a crucial role in the code creation and valuation process. These positions allow the ACR to have a significant voice in influencing changes and ensuring rheumatology services are effectively represented.
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