Provisions of the Affordable Care Act may affect Medicare patient co-pays for high-priced drugs, alleviate the shortage of pediatric rheumatologists, and encourage greater coordination among specialty providers
Affordable Care Act Latest in Half-Century of Healthcare Reform
Highlights in 50-year timeline of national healthcare legislation, proposals, and policies since the Social Security Act was adopted in 1965
What the Affordable Care Act Means for Rheumatology
Expected to flood the healthcare system with an influx of insured patients, Obamacare will likely exacerbate physician shortages, worsen capacity issues for many rheumatologists, and pressure providers to deliver a measurable quality of care, but analysts say rheumatology patients will benefit from expanded insurance coverage options
Time Is Right to Join RheumPAC
We need your help building relationships with Congressional leaders to advance patient care, support research, and promote value of rheumatology
President’s Perspective: ACR Addresses Reform of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
The College’s multi-pronged plan to replace flawed SGR payment system requires continued support from rheumatologists, healthcare professionals
Rheumatology Professionals, Patients Carry Important Messages to Capitol Hill
Attendees of the ACR’s Advocates for Arthritis conference last September shared their stories and encouraged Congressional lawmakers to support research funding for rheumatic diseases
Interplay Between Physician Employment Agreements, Medical Staff Bylaws Should Not be Ignored
Doctors must consider and review bylaws of hospital medical staff privileges when entertaining employment with a hospital or private practice
Continued Congressional Lobbying by ACR Volunteers Needed to Repeal SGR
Ways you can advocate for legislation to replace the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate formula
Supreme Court Decision on Gene Patents Good News for Clinicians, Researchers
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that ruled human genes cannot be patented may provide greater access to genetic testing. (posted Sept. 24, 2013)
SGR Fix Finally on the Horizon?
By a 51–0 vote, the House Energy and Commerce Committee in July passed H.R. 2810, legislation that would repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. (posted Sept. 9, 2013)
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