The reassurance comes after ACR leadership sent a letter detailing how its prior authorization forms increased paperwork burden for many biologic drugs and hurt patients’ timely access to treatment.... [Read More]
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The ACR Thanks Members for Participating in the Relative Value Update Process
Participation in the American Medical Association Relative Value Update Committee surveys contributes to the accurate valuation of rheumatology services.... [Read More]
Congress Acts to Avert Nearly 10% Cut to Medicare Reimbursement Set for 2022
Updated Dec. 16, 2021: In response to advocacy from the ACR and other provider and patient groups, Congress passed legislation to avoid the nearly 10% “Medicare cliff” scheduled to take effect Jan 1. The ACR thanks all ACR/ARP members and patients who took the time to engage in this critical effort with us to protect… [Read More]
ACR Works for Modifications to Build Back Better Act
The ACR has long supported efforts to reduce drug prices through many of the provisions included in the House-passed version of the Build Back Better Act. However, the current wording of one provision puts patient access to Medicare Part B treatments at risk.... [Read More]
2022 PFS Final Rule for the Quality Payment Program Published
The ACR highlights essential information for providers for 2022 MIPS reporting in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, published Nov. 2.... [Read More]
The ACR Thanks 2021 RheumPAC Matching Campaign Donors
With a record-high 46 first-time contributors, this year’s matching campaign raised more than $26,000 from members and another $17,000 from volunteer leaders who made a pledge for each donor, advancing advocacy efforts on behalf of rheumatology.... [Read More]
ACR Considers Healthcare Policies in Build Back Better Act
The ACR will be working with the Senate as they consider and debate the important healthcare policies contained in this massive legislation.... [Read More]
ACR Overview of 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
The final rule, issued Nov. 2, finalizes many policies in the July proposed rule, including the decreased conversion factor, billing for shared visits and teaching services, the continuation of telehealth services and inclusion of an ACR-led Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Value Pathway. ... [Read More]
ACR-Led Resolutions at AMA House of Delegates Meeting Protect Rheumatology Practices, Patient Access
If passed, the ACR-led resolutions will direct the AMA to advocate for state-level pharmacy benefit manager reform and to fix broken Medicare Administrator Contractor processes. Several other specialties joined the ACR’s resolutions as supporting cosponsors.... [Read More]
The Relative Value Update Process: Your Input Makes a Difference
Selected ACR members will be invited to participate in a survey from the AMA Relative Value Update Committee. If you do, respond by the listed date. Data from these surveys helps set Medicare and other payer reimbursement rates.... [Read More]
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