The ACR will co-lead with the American Society of Clinical Oncology a resolution on in-office dispensing of specialty drugs and will lead 10 other specialty societies to advance a resolution on the proposed NIH Public Access Plan and equitable access to quality clinical research.
ACR Continues to Advocate Against Payer Mandates on Specialty Pharmacy Acquisition of In-Office Treatments
Despite efforts by the ACR and other organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee has indicated that it will move forward with implementation of its specialty pharmacy acquisition mandate on July 1, 2020.
ACR Advocates Against Payer Mandates on Specialty Pharmacy Acquisition of In-Office Treatments
In partnership with rheumatology and other specialty organizations, the ACR is working against payer and employer policies that mandate specialty pharmacy acquisition of in-office treatments.
American College of Rheumatology Backs Bill to Prevent Cuts to Infusion Reimbursement
The ACR has endorsed a proposed law that would exempt physician-administered drugs from future Medicare sequestration. (posted Aug. 21, 2013)