Kaitlyn Brittan, MD, the newest chair of the ACR’s RheumPAC Committee, views advocacy as a core principle of caring for patients, with meaningful, real-world impact.
Can Cultural Humility Conquer Systemic Inequity in Pediatric Rheumatology?
Doctors and patient advocates urged the rheumatology community to address the drastic inadequacies in care faced by marginalized people in a session held at ACR Convergence 2024.
Multiple ACR-Supported Policies Advance at Interim AMA House of Delegates Meeting
At a busy and highly successful interim meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, an ACR-cosponsored resolution that calls for exceptions to therapy caps was passed and will become AMA policy. Other areas addressed include payment parity for telemedicine and MIPS reform.
After Coalition Meeting, CMS Leadership Agrees to Closer Look at Underwater Biosimilars
The Underwater Biosimilars Coalition shared with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerns about problems arising from the average sales price payment methodology and discussed potential options for addressing these challenges.
The ACR Joins Members of Congress in Call for Medicare Reimbursement Reform
A letter from 233 bipartisan members of Congress last week urged House leadership to replace the 2.8% cut proposed in the FY2025 Physician Fee Schedule with an annual payment update reflective of inflationary pressures before the end of the year. Boost this effort by contacting your legislator today.
Annual RheumPAC Matching Campaign & Donor Appreciation Event
There’s still time to contribute and attend RheumPAC’s event at ACR Convergence 2024. If you haven’t yet made your 2024 donation, this is the best time to do so—thanks to generous champions, every contribution will be amplified.
With an Aging State Population, California Rheumatology Association Prepares to Increase Its Rheumatology Workforce
The organization is supporting multiple bills and initiatives to protect and expand rheumatology care in the state.
The Power of Your Voice: The Importance of Registering to Vote and Casting Your Ballot
On average, physicians vote at a rate 5% lower than the general population. In a world where political decisions impact nearly every aspect of our lives, voting is crucial for creating a policy environment that allows rheumatology practices to thrive.
Affiliate Society Council Active & Reenergized, Reports Chair Gwenesta B. Melton, MD
ASC Chair Gwenesta B. Melton, MD, shares the connections and activities that are helping the council develop stronger ties in and outside the ACR.
Heading to D.C. for ACR Convergence 2024? Add Your Lawmakers to Your Itinerary
If you’re headed to Washington, D.C., this November for ACR Convergence 2024, plan now to schedule meetings with your members of Congress. Your voice as a constituent can help your lawmakers understand which policies are good for healthcare as they consider a critical end-of-year funding package.
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