The Insurance Subcommittee of the Committee on Rheumatologic Care is working on behalf of ACR members to address critical coverage and reimbursement challenges.
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2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Released
The proposed rule includes several proposals related to Medicare physician payment and the Quality Payment Program. Read more about the provisions the ACR will address during the comment period.
Connect with Your Lawmakers During the August Recess
August offers an opportunity to engage with your elected officials in your state or district. Lawmakers will be considering appropriations bills when they return in September—help make sure the needs of the rheumatology community are top of mind.
Transform Your Rheumatology Practice at the 2025 Practice Innovation Summit
The inaugural event, to be held before ACR Convergence, will offer actionable strategies and expert insights to build a smarter, stronger and more financially sustainable practice in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
ACR Garners Major Media Attention Following Response to Proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule
The ACR’s press release expressed disappointment about the proposed rule not going far enough to fix Medicare payment for physicians. Substantial media coverage of the response resulted in a combined reach of over 6.1 million people, amplifying the ACR’s voice and advocacy efforts.
ACR Responds to Cigna Downcoding of Evaluation & Management Codes
The ACR recently sent a letter to Cigna opposing its new policy, which would result in downcoding of level 4 and 5 evaluation and management claims.
Featured Member Resource: ACR Coding Lunch & Learns
The ACR offers a variety of coding-focused Lunch-and-Learn sessions designed to help physicians and their staff stay current with evolving healthcare regulations, coding updates and billing practices.
ACR Urges Strong AI Safeguards in State Model Legislation
In comments to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the ACR outlined several recommendations for a proposed state model law addressing the use of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry.
CMS to Implement AI-Based Model to Streamline Prior Authorization
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is implementing a new prior authorization model called the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model. This six-year model, starting on Jan. 1, 2026, aims to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in traditional Medicare by using technology-enabled processes for prior authorization and…
RheumPAC Fundraising Update: Q2
As of the close of the second quarter of CY2025, RheumPAC has raised $51,865 from 141 ACR members.
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