To her new role as ACR Secretary, Dr. Desir brings extensive experience in both private practice and academic medicine, more than a decade of volunteer leadership experience in the ACR and a deep commitment to service.
ACR Advances Rheumatology Positions in American Medical Association Policies
At the American Medical Association House of Delegates Special Meeting held Nov. 13–17, 2020, the ACR’s delegation successfully led an effort to update AMA policies on home infusion and copay accumulators.
Incoming ARP President Christine Stamatos, DNP, ANP-C, Ready to Advance Education & Engagement for Rheumatology Professionals
Christine Stamatos brings a combined focus on advanced education and service to connect and mobilize rheumatology professionals in these challenging times.
Incoming ACR President David Karp, MD, PhD, Eager to Move Forward on Workforce Shortage, Workplace Bias & Member Engagement
With extensive leadership experience in practice and through many roles with the ACR’s committees, executive board of directors and Rheumatology Research Foundation, Dr. Karp is ready to address workforce shortages, workplace bias and member engagement to ensure a strong future for the College through COVID-19 and beyond.
ACR Comments Help Inform ICER Assessment of Treatments for Lupus Nephritis & Other Rheumatic Conditions
The ACR submitted comments to the Institute for Clinical & Economic Review outlining key considerations that should inform independent assessment of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of medical therapies for lupus nephritis.
Capitol Hill Rheumatology Advocacy Goes Virtual
ACR volunteer leaders and staff will convene more than 100 meetings via teleconference with Congressional leaders on May 22, addressing rheumatology provider solvency and patient access to care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 Crisis: Uncharted Waters & the ACR’s Response
Singer Jimmy Dean reportedly once said, “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” The COVID-19 pandemic has required us as rheumatologists to adjust our sails multiple times. We have had to rethink many of the ways in which we interact with our worried…
New Membership & Nominations Chair Dr. Hazel Breland Outlines Goals for ARP Membership Growth
Having completed her term as ARP president, Hazel L. Breland, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CLA, has stepped into a new role as chair of the ARP’s Membership and Nominations Committee (https://www.rheumatology.org/Rheumatology-Professionals). Dr. Breland is associate professor of occupational therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, where she teaches graduate students and serves as…
Minding the Money: A Conversation with Douglas White, MD, PhD, Finance Committee Chair
As chair, Dr. Douglas White hopes to find ways to diversify the ACR’s revenue streams and increase transparency around how the organization spends member dues.
Spotlight on Ethics & Conflicts of Interest: A Conversation with Karen Onel, MD, New Chair of the ACR’s Ethics Committee
Karen Onel, MD, new chair of ACR’s Committee on Ethics & Conflict of Interest, brings a longstanding interest in issues related to ethics and consent.
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