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ACR’s Benchmark Tool Quantifies Data about Rheumatology Workforce, Clinical Practice

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Physicians’ survey covers weekly work hours, annual compensation, primary professional activity in clinical practice, and predominant source of payment for 682 rheumatologists nationwide

Award Targets Critical Shortage of Pediatric Rheumatologists

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Deborah Rothman, MD, PhD, received two separate ACR REF/Amgen Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professorship Awards, which allowed her to visit programs that do not have either a pediatric rheumatologist or a pediatric rheumatology fellowship program.

ACR Comments on 2025 Physician Fee Schedule

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The ACR’s response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addresses the likely harm of the proposed conversion factor on the solvency and stability of rheumatology practices. The comments also include recommendations on complex drug administration coding, inflation-adjusted drug rebates and extending telehealth flexibilities.

ACR Delegation to Lead Several Resolutions at June AMA House of Delegates Meeting

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The ACR will lead five other specialty societies on a resolution supporting pediatric specialty care and will co-lead resolutions addressing Medicare Advantage Part B drug coverage, white bagging mandates, state prescription drug affordability boards and impacts of alternative funding programs on access to care.