RheumPAC, the ACR’s Political Action Committee, ensures that the ACR is involved in healthcare reform discussions. RheumPAC representatives have been busy attending fundraisers and educating key congressional members on the ACR’s legislative priorities.
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What Has RheumPAC Done for You Lately?
RheumPAC, the ACR’s political action committee, is dedicated to ensuring that rheumatology issues are addressed in healthcare reform. The best way to make sure the issues affecting rheumatology are being heard is to engage in the discussions and to contribute to congressional campaigns.
Board Members Lobby Congress on Arthritis Act and Other Legislative Priorities
The ACR board of directors met in Washington, D.C. May 13–15. The trip began with the board and staff participating in Congressional Insight, a computer-simulation exercise that allows participants to experience some of the pressures and rewards of being a U.S. representative.
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Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
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March’s Coding Answer
Reduce the Danger of Falls
Common factors in arthritis patients increase falls risk
The Bone and Joint Decade at the 4/5ths Mark
Missions accomplished?
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Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Healthy Bones in Children
Recent research provides insight into this important area of public health
RheumPAC: One Year, One Contribution, One Opportunity
Responders to the recent ACR membership survey emphasized the importance of political advocacy for their practices and institutions. RheumPAC, the ACR’s political action committee, was created in February 2007 to focus on the legislative issues affecting the rheumatology community.