The 2026 Community Practice Innovation Award supports projects that enhance care delivery, improve outcomes and address real-world challenges in rheumatology.
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New Patient- & Provider-Focused Resources Focus on Improving Lupus Care
With resources and programs running online and on the ground in 47 states, COIN’s projects are having a massive impact on the field of rheumatology.
Rheumatologists Applaud Inclusion of Key Medications in Medicare Price Talks
In a powerful op-ed published by Fierce Healthcare, rheumatologists Amanda Myers, MD, and Rebecca Shepherd, MD, MBA—both volunteer advocates with the ACR—highlighted the critical role of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in improving access to life-changing medications for patients with autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Many patients with chronic conditions, such as rheumatoid…
New H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Concern Over Physician Shortages, Access to Care
If physicians and other healthcare workers are not exempted from the $100,000 fee, the rheumatology workforce may be negatively affected, possibly increasing pressure on existing providers and extending patient wait times.
Rheumatology Research Foundation Launches $1 Million Emergency Fund to Safeguard Innovation
In the wake of unprecedented federal research cuts, the new $1 million emergency funding commitment aims to protect vital projects and the future of patient care.
Advocacy Opportunities Abound at ACR Convergence
At ACR Convergence 2025, the ACR advocacy team will be hosting a slate of programming to help you understand the power of advocacy and prepare you to add your voice in support of the rheumatology community.
ACR Leads Sign-on Letter to Cigna Opposing Downcoding of E/M Claims
The ACR recently led a rheumatology community letter to Cigna opposing the payer’s decision to downcode level 4 and 5 evaluation and management claims.
Coming Soon: Rheumatology Physician & Faculty Survey
Two upcoming surveys of ACR members will help identify trends and issues affecting academic and private practice rheumatology, as well as provide benchmarking data and inform advocacy efforts.
Urge Congress to Avoid Disruption to Telemedicine
Telehealth is at risk. Congress must act before the end of September to maintain vital flexibility and reimbursement for telemedicine services.
ACR’s Response to Proposed Physician Medicare Cuts Garners National Media Attention
ACR President Carol Langford, MD, MHS, is making headlines as a leading voice in the fight against proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts that threaten the sustainability of rheumatology practices and patient access to care.