The ACR’s delegation to the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates is gearing up for the HOD Interim Meeting, slated for Nov. 14–18. Several members share their views on the value of this advocacy work and top issues this fall.
ACR President Carol Langford, MD, MHS, is making headlines as a leading voice in the fight against proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts that threaten the sustainability of rheumatology practices and patient access to care.
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking input about the use and impacts of noncompete agreements, with particular interest in the healthcare sector. ACR/ARP members are encouraged to share your experiences about how such agreements have affected your career and patients.
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.