In comments to the CMS, the ACR advocated for telehealth flexibilities and fair reimbursement and pushed back on proposed efficiency adjustments and changes likely to increase administrative burden on practices.
The roundtable included discussions on emerging issues in state advocacy, prior authorization reform, likely impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill and physician wellness.
In a recent commentary published by Medscape, ACR President Carol Langford, MD, MHS, issues a stark warning: If Congress does not reform the physician payment system, patients may face increasing difficulty accessing essential medical services.
On Aug. 29, the ACR issued a strong statement expressing deep concern over recent developments at the agency that could threaten the integrity of science-based public health policy.
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, rheumatologists face a growing number of challenges. Advocacy is a critical tool that helps protect and advance the profession and the patients it serves.
Check out this quick guide to advocacy events and programming that will help you leave Chicago informed and ready to be an advocate for the rheumatology community back home.
The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) 2025 Summer Meeting, held July 16–19 in Chicago, Ill., included discussion of several policy issues relevant to rheumatology.