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Rheumatologists React to Looming Medicare Payment Reductions

Staff  |  Issue: November 2011  |  November 1, 2011

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This month you can:

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  • Visit your members of Congress either at home or in Washington. Tell your representative and senators how these cuts would affect you and your patients. The ACR’s government affairs department can assist you with coordinating meetings.
  • Call or write your members of Congress. Visit www.rheu matology.org/advocacy for information on these issues and easy ways to get in touch with your lawmakers.
  • Encourage your patients to get involved. Ask them to write and call their members of Congress. They need you, and they are an effective voice on issues affecting their care.

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