At a recent ACR town hall, panelists described immune responses and side effects of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with rheumatic disease, along with ways to leverage monoclonal antibody treatments, especially in light of virus variants.
RISE Registry Stakeholders Discuss Initiatives, Successes at Annual Strategy Summit
On Aug. 6, practice managers, clinicians and researchers gathered with ACR and RISE staff and volunteers to discuss the registry’s development and future.
Steven Echard Shares ACR Collaborative Plans at Florida Society Meeting
At the recent Florida Society of Rheumatology meeting, ACR executive vice president Steven Echard, IOM, CAE, emphasized the role of collaborations with state organizations in the ACR’s plans to modernize and expand its activities and offerings.
Advocates for Arthritis 2021 Applications Now Open
The ACR is accepting applications for this year’s Advocates for Arthritis event, which will be held virtually on Sept. 27–28. This annual event brings together patients and rheumatology professionals to advocate for our subspecialty on Capitol Hill. Applications are also open for the Advocacy 101 program, which provides advocacy training for ACR/ARP members. Apply today…
Town Hall Provides Tools to Guide Patients Unsure About COVID-19 Vaccination
The ACR’s May 13 virtual town hall highlighted effective approaches rheumatology providers can take to convince patients to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Virtual Hill Day Drives 100+ Congressional Conversations on Step Therapy, Workforce Shortages
On May 20, ACR representatives held more than 100 video meetings with Congressional leaders about the need to reform step therapy and alleviate pediatric workforce shortages. You can still add your voice by asking your members of Congress to support the Safe Step Act and fund the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program.
RheumPAC Donors Discuss Healthcare Legislation, Drug Pricing with Rep. Lloyd Doggett
At a virtual event with the chair of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, RheumPAC donors were able to share concerns and recommendations about drug pricing policies and how they affect providers and patients.
Why Community Rheumatologists Serve: Committee Work Pays Off ‘Many Times Over’
Volunteer leaders who are community rheumatologists share their thoughts about the professional and personal benefits of serving on ACR committees and encourage others to get involved.
ACR Endorses Woodcock for FDA Commissioner, Begins Relationship Building with New Administration Leaders
With the approval of its Board of Directors, the ACR sent a letter to President Biden and newly minted Secretary of Health & Human Services Xavier Becerra, strongly supporting Janet Woodcock, MD, to be nominated as the FDA’s permanent commissioner. The ACR also congratulated Secretary Becerra upon his confirmation.
COVID-19 Vaccination for Immunosuppressed Patients: From Guidance to Advocacy
State-level wins that ensure immunosuppressed patients can access COVID-19 vaccination show the power of coordinated efforts by volunteer leaders, staff and members to translate the ACR’s work into actionable public policy recommendations, then amplify those messages through member engagement.
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