At the November meeting, the ACR will advance a resolution that addresses increasing access to telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries.
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The ACR Joins Members of Congress in Call for Medicare Reimbursement Reform
A letter from 233 bipartisan members of Congress last week urged House leadership to replace the 2.8% cut proposed in the FY2025 Physician Fee Schedule with an annual payment update reflective of inflationary pressures before the end of the year. Boost this effort by contacting your legislator today.
Annual RheumPAC Matching Campaign & Donor Appreciation Event
There’s still time to contribute and attend RheumPAC’s event at ACR Convergence 2024. If you haven’t yet made your 2024 donation, this is the best time to do so—thanks to generous champions, every contribution will be amplified.
Take Action on Medicare Payment, Telehealth
Medicare physician reimbursement and extension of telehealth flexibilities are two of the ACR’s top legislative priorities as Congress approaches the lame duck session. With physicians facing a 2.8% cut under the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and telehealth flexibilities set to expire at the end of this year, Congress must hear from the…
ICD-10 CM Overview & Updates for 2025
The newest ICD-10 code set went into effect on Oct. 1 and includes more than 400 new and revised diagnosis codes and headers. In September, the ACR also proposed a new diagnosis code that will undergo a public comment period and consideration for inclusion in a future update.
Ways You Can Be a Rheumatology Advocate at ACR Convergence 2024
As you make your plans to attend ACR Convergence 2024, keep in mind that the ACR advocacy team will host several events and programs throughout the week. If you have any questions, get in touch with our team at [email protected]. RheumPAC Lounge & Donor Event Investing in RheumPAC is a great way to support the…
The Power of Your Voice: The Importance of Registering to Vote and Casting Your Ballot
On average, physicians vote at a rate 5% lower than the general population. In a world where political decisions impact nearly every aspect of our lives, voting is crucial for creating a policy environment that allows rheumatology practices to thrive.
ACR-Led Coalition Working Toward Legislative Solutions for Underwater Biosimilars
The Underwater Biosimilars Coalition will meet with the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to discuss concerns about inadequate reimbursement for certain biosimilars, which has limited beneficiary access to these lower-cost alternative therapies.
Resources for Practices to Fight Payer Downcoding of E/M Services
The American Medical Association and ACR Insurance Subcommittee offer support and guidance to help practices recognize and push back against downcoded payments for evaluation and management services.
Congressional Action Needed to Maintain Medicare’s Extended Telehealth Services
Medicare’s extended telehealth services will expire at the end of the year unless Congress acts to continue them. Make sure your legislators know how a failure to act will harm patient access to care.
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