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Legislation & Advocacy

ACR Advances Rheumatology Positions in American Medical Association Policies

From the College  |  November 22, 2020

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.

UnitedHealthcare Delays Copay Accumulator Policy

From the College  |  November 20, 2020

After ACR and other provider and patient organizations expressed concerns about a proposed copay accumulator policy set to take effect Jan. 1, 2021, UnitedHealthcare has indefinitely delayed its implementation but is continuing to explore options to reduce spending on specialty drugs.

Anthem Provides Clarification on Specialty Pharmacy Mandates

From the College  |  November 20, 2020

The ACR recently had an opportunity to speak with Anthem leadership to follow up on concerns about specialty pharmacy acquisition mandates being implemented by Anthem plans in California and New York. Anthem clarified that they do not expect these mandates to impact community-based providers. Beginning in December 2020, Anthem plans in certain states will require…

ACR Leads Resolution to Address Copay Accumulator Policies at AMA House of Delegates Meeting

From the College  |  November 6, 2020

If passed, the ACR-authored resolution will direct the AMA to advocate for copay accumulator bans at state and federal levels. Several other specialties and state medical associations have joined the resolution as cosponsors.

Advancing Rheumatology Care Through State & Local Societies

Chris Adams, MD, FACP, FACR  |  November 6, 2020

As his term as chair of the Affiliate Society Council draws to a close, Chris Adams, MD, FACP, FACR, reflects on the personal and professional rewards of volunteer leadership and the importance and impact of coordinated state-level advocacy efforts for the future of rheumatology.

New Regulation Would Eliminate ‘Duration of Status’ for Physicians with J-1 Visas

Keri Losavio  |  October 23, 2020

Editor’s note: On Oct. 26, 2020, the ACR submitted comments opposing the proposed change. The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Bureau issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Sept. 25 that would change the admission period of academic student and exchange visitor aliens, as well as representatives of foreign information media, from duration of status…

Advocating for Change: Q&A with Georgia State Rep. Kim Schofield

Kimberly Retzlaff  |  October 19, 2020

Rep. Kim Schofield’s path to the Georgia House of Representatives started with her lupus diagnosis 20 years ago.

RheumPAC Kicks Off November Matching Campaign

From the College  |  October 19, 2020

RheumPAC will once again conduct a matching campaign in November, coinciding with ACR Convergence 2020. During this time, all donations to RheumPAC will be amplified by leaders from the College, who will match various dollar amounts for each contribution. Additionally, many will donate a larger amount for first-time investors. Last year, matching funds contributed $91…

ACR Urges Commercial Payers to Cover Telemedicine Beyond the Public Health Emergency

From the College  |  October 2, 2020

In a letter sent to commercial payers, the ACR’s Insurance Subcommittee is advocating for continued coverage for telemedicine, including reimbursement parity, after the end of the declared public health emergency.

RheumPAC Hosts Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, for Legislative Update

From the College  |  October 2, 2020

RheumPAC donors attended a virtual legislative update and Q&A with former pediatrician Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-Wash.), to gain an insider’s view of current healthcare legislation.

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