The Affiliate Society Council (ASC) and Insurance Subcommittee (ISC) support rheumatologists at a local level, while serving as a national voice for members
The ACR’s Affiliate Society Council (ASC) membership has grown from 34 states to 40 since 2015. The growth of the Council is mainly attributed to newly formed state societies, as well as existing state societies focusing on orienting themselves for advocacy on behalf of rheumatologists and their patients. Increased participation by state societies helps support…
ASC members work with state and local societies to address regional issues affecting rheumatology practices
While an active member of her state rheumatology society, L. Manuela Marinescu, MD, saw the value of connecting with other regional groups to share information and advocacy strategies. On Nov. 16, she assumed the role of chair of the ACR’s Affiliate Society Council (ASC), where she will help facilitate those connections. Dr. Marinescu graduated with…