How can we ensure patients are receiving care that addresses all of the ways rheumatic disease affects their life? In this ACR Convergence 2023 session, experts discuss the value of a strong interprofessional care team.
2024 is an election year, which means it is more critical than ever that RheumPAC is well equipped to support campaigns and take part in important healthcare discussions on Capitol Hill.
With a special interest in implementation science and health information technology, Christie Bartels, MD, MS, is taking lead of the Committee on Registries & Health Information Technology.
The ACR is reaching out to Medicare Advantage and commercial payers to ensure appropriate reimbursement for the new complex care add-on code, G2211, implemented for outpatient office visits starting Jan. 1, 2024.
Editor’s note: Jan. 23, 2024. We have just learned that Dr. Paul Plotz passed away recently following a long illness. Come back soon for additional information. Here, we republish an interview with Dr. Plotz from 2019.
The program will take place May 5–7 in conjunction with the ACR Advocacy Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. Fellows in training, program directors and ARP members passionate about advocacy and governance are especially encouraged to apply
State rheumatology society meetings provide many opportunities and benefits for rheumatology professionals, including networking and collaboration opportunities, skill enhancement, regulatory updates and leadership development.
A bill approved last year by the House Appropriations Committee contains dire cuts to funding for the National Institutes of Health. The ACR is urging the House to revise this language and the Senate not to allow these cuts to go through. Contact your legislators to convey the importance of robust investment in the nation’s medical research enterprise and how funding cuts harm patient care.
ACR members in private practice on The Community Practice Council can answer questions, share experiences and offer encouragement to those interested in private practice.
Liana Fraenkel, MD, MPH, credits much of her own career success to support from the Foundation, and she is eager to advance its mission during her presidency.