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In 2022, Advocacy 101 Returns to Washington, D.C.

Mary Beth Nierengarten  |  June 3, 2022

Everyday Expertise

For rheumatologists who may feel they aren’t informed enough to engage in advocacy, Mr. Redinger points to an additional function of the meeting—giving attendees the confidence to engage in advocacy by emphasizing the value of their expertise on rheumatology issues based on their everyday experiences of practicing in the field.

“In the past, Advocacy 101 attendees have become our most involved advocates when it comes to sending messages to their lawmakers, donating to RheumPAC and attending future fly-ins,” he said. “We hope that remains the case for this year’s group going forward.”

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Mary Beth Nierengarten is a freelance medical journalist based in Minneapolis.

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