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Legislation & Advocacy

ACR to Lead Resolutions at June AMA House of Delegates Meeting

From the College  |  May 23, 2023

The ACR will co-lead with the American Society of Clinical Oncology a resolution on in-office dispensing of specialty drugs and will lead 10 other specialty societies to advance a resolution on the proposed NIH Public Access Plan and equitable access to quality clinical research.

Slow but Steady: 2023 State Legislative Progress

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  May 23, 2023

This legislative season has seen key pharmacy benefit manager reforms but slow movement on other issues, such as copay accumulators and utilization management. The ACR is also monitoring emerging topics, such as biomarker testing and post-public health emergency telehealth reforms.

ACR Hill Day Participants Ask Congress to Address Medical Workforce Shortage

From the College  |  May 19, 2023

Nearly 70 rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals convened in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of legislation that would preserve and help to grow America’s healthcare workforce.

ACR Expresses Concerns with MedPAC’s Drug Pricing Recommendations

From the College  |  May 9, 2023

In April, the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee voted to recommend a change in the add-on payment for Part B drugs, including reducing payment for more expensive drugs. The ACR sent a letter to MedPAC expressing concerns about the significant impacts such policies would have on rheumatologists.

Complain Constructively: It’s Called Advocacy

Belinda Birnbaum, MD  |  May 8, 2023

It’s easy for rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals to feel frustrated by burdensome administrative tasks, complicated insurance policies and other healthcare hurdles. Advocacy offers a way to channel those complaints into constructive action, says Belinda Birnbaum, MD.

Help Your Legislators Understand the Ins & Outs of Patient Care

Christina Downey, MD  |  April 25, 2023

With an influx of new faces in the 118th Congress, Government Affairs Committee Chair Christina Downey, MD, notes that now is a great time to establish a relationship with your member of Congress and help them understand the day-to-day of what it takes to take care of patients.

ACR Insurance Subcommittee Tackles Known Issues

Rebecca Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACR, FACP  |  April 10, 2023

During a busy start to 2023, the ISC has been advocating with payers to address multiple coverage and reimbursement challenges facing rheumatology practices, including Cigna’s modifier 25 requirements, hydroxychloroquine access and coverage for apremilast combination therapy.

Addressing Workforce Shortages Through Public Policy

From the College  |  April 10, 2023

The ACR responded to a Senate Health Committee request for information with legislative strategies to support healthcare providers and expand the physician and care team pipeline.

A Unique Partnership Gives the ACR a Voice in Insurance Legislation Development

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  March 20, 2023

A recent meeting of the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) featured discussions of many topics important to ACR members, including pharmacy benefit manager legislation, biomarker testing and transparency in the healthcare market.

The ACR Recommends Inflation-Based Medicare Payment Updates

From the College  |  March 17, 2023

In a letter to Congress, the ACR, AMA and other groups urge legislation that would provide annual inflation-based Medicare payment updates based on the full Medicare Economic Index.

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