In Sum
Advocacy has its challenges, but overcoming them with the support of colleagues and friends is incredibly satisfying. Never underestimate the impact of contacting your representatives, and focus on long-term results.
I encourage anyone in the ACR and ARP to volunteer for the GAC or leverage the tools available in the ACR Legislative Action Center to send an email to your representatives. Your actions do make a difference.
You can also get involved in your state or local rheumatology society or donate to RheumPAC to really stretch your advocacy efforts.
Donald Miller, PharmD, is professor emeritus of pharmacy practice, North Dakota State University, Fargo. He has served on the ACR Committee on Rheumatologic Care, the Government Affairs Committee and the ARP Executive Committee.
