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You are here: Home / Articles / Advocates for Arthritis Push for Policy Changes at Annual Event

Advocates for Arthritis Push for Policy Changes at Annual Event

September 24, 2018 • By From the College

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There is always a huge need for advocacy, particularly during this time of significant proposed policy shifts in healthcare. Although the results may not always manifest immediately, the engagement of ACR members and our patients in the legislative process does immediately raise awareness of rheumatology on Capitol Hill. Every single advocate is helping change the healthcare landscape for rheumatology patients for the better.

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Unable to Make It to Washington?
You can still be an advocate. Ask your elected officials to:

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  • Protect time with patients: Don’t cut evaluation and management services;
  • Limit step therapy: Instead of fail first, put patients first; and
  • Fund arthritis research through the Department of Defense.

For more information, follow us on Twitter (#act4arthritis).

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Filed Under: American College of Rheumatology, From the College, Legislation & Advocacy, Professional Topics Tagged With: 2018 Advocates for Arthritis, Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP), Department of the Defense (DoD), dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), Medicare evaluation and management services, Restoring the Patient’s Voice Act (H.R. 2077), step therapy

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