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Legislation & Advocacy

Government Affairs: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Donald Miller, PharmD  |  June 10, 2024

Government Affairs Committee member Donald Miller, PharmD, reflects on the effects of rheumatology advocacy work over time, noting that progress is often easier to see from the distance.

ACR Delegation to Lead Several Resolutions at June AMA House of Delegates Meeting

From the College  |  May 21, 2024

The ACR will lead five other specialty societies on a resolution supporting pediatric specialty care and will co-lead resolutions addressing Medicare Advantage Part B drug coverage, white bagging mandates, state prescription drug affordability boards and impacts of alternative funding programs on access to care.

A Fellow’s Experience at Advocacy 101

Audrey Liu, MD  |  May 20, 2024

Rheumatology fellow Audrey Liu, MD, describes the excitement and empowerment of seeing first-hand the real-world impact of advocating for policies that support providers and patients.

ACR Hill Day Participants Urge Congress to Reform Medicare Reimbursement

From the College  |  May 18, 2024

On May 6–7, nearly 100 rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals converged in Washington, D.C., for the ACR’s annual Advocacy Leadership Conference and 137 meetings on Capitol Hill. You can help extend the efforts of these advocates and amplify their impact by contacting your lawmakers via the Legislative Action Center.

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements: What Rheumatologists Need to Know

From the College  |  May 5, 2024

The ACR applauds the FTC’s recent ban on most noncompete agreements. The ruling is a step in the right direction toward a more competitive market for healthcare workers and their services.

Commercial Payers Update Reimbursement for Underwater Infliximab Biosimilars

From the College  |  May 5, 2024

Three commercial health insurance payers have increased reimbursement for infliximab biosimilars in response to concerns that formulary requirements are leaving practices underwater.

Rheumatology’s Systems-Based Thinking Plays Well on Capitol Hill

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS  |  May 5, 2024

One of the great joys of rheumatology is that it prioritizes systems-based thinking. Whether integrating data from radiographic imaging or piecing together a puzzling case of autoimmunity, rheumatologists are tasked with understanding how systems fundamentally work. In fact, this emphasis on systems-based thinking is often what draws and keeps the best and smartest physicians within…

State by State—an Update on Proposed Legislation to Benefit Rheumatology

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  April 20, 2024

The state legislative tracker shows rheumatology-related bills the ACR is actively tracking in state legislatures across the country. It lists bills by issue area and state and is regularly updated to show each bill’s progression through the legislative process.

Advocate from Home for Medicare Payment Reform on Capitol Hill

From the College  |  April 20, 2024

As ACR leaders and volunteers visit Capitol Hill to advocate for stabilizing Medicare physician payment rates, you can join the effort from anywhere. Send your lawmakers a message today through the Legislative Action Center.

An Inside Look at the Advocacy Leadership Conference

From the College  |  April 8, 2024

At this year’s Hill Day, attendees will receive in-depth training on Medicare reimbursement and hear from Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, (R-Ind.) about his perspective on the issue as a physician in Congress.

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