On average, physicians vote at a rate 5% lower than the general population. In a world where political decisions impact nearly every aspect of our lives, voting is crucial for creating a policy environment that allows rheumatology practices to thrive.
The ACR/CHEST ILD Guidelines in Practice, a video
In collaboration with the American College of Chest Physicians, the ACR released two new comprehensive guidelines aimed at improving the screening, monitoring, and treatment of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) secondary to systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). Recently, Sindhu R. Johnson, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada, director of the Toronto Scleroderma Program and principal investigator for the guideline, and Elana J. Bernstein, MD, MSc, Florence Irving associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Columbia University, New York City, and co-first author, presented a webinar to talk about how the guidelines were developed and present some of the recommendations and their rationale: Watch the recording now!

Axial Spondyloarthritis: Research that Matters
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), comprising ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and nonradiographic axial SpA, is the main form of chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting the axial skeleton. What research in axial spondyloarthrits to be presented at ACR Convergence 2024 has the greatest potential for a positive impact on clinical care, treatment options or serve as the basis for future…
ACR-Led Coalition Working Toward Legislative Solutions for Underwater Biosimilars
The Underwater Biosimilars Coalition will meet with the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to discuss concerns about inadequate reimbursement for certain biosimilars, which has limited beneficiary access to these lower-cost alternative therapies.
Resources for Practices to Fight Payer Downcoding of E/M Services
The American Medical Association and ACR Insurance Subcommittee offer support and guidance to help practices recognize and push back against downcoded payments for evaluation and management services.

Affiliate Society Council Active & Reenergized, Reports Chair Gwenesta B. Melton, MD
ASC Chair Gwenesta B. Melton, MD, shares the connections and activities that are helping the council develop stronger ties in and outside the ACR.

An Expert’s Take on the Best Research in RA to Be Presented at ACR Convergence 2024
With thousands of research abstracts and posters being presented at ACR Convergence 2024, Nov. 14–19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., figuring out which research is important today, which could prove important in the future, what has the potential to affect clinical care or prove the basis for future research is…
Congressional Action Needed to Maintain Medicare’s Extended Telehealth Services
Medicare’s extended telehealth services will expire at the end of the year unless Congress acts to continue them. Make sure your legislators know how a failure to act will harm patient access to care.

Ethics Forum: The ACR Code in Practice
Ethical conduct is the cornerstone of any professional organization, particularly when its decisions have an impact on public health. The ACR recognizes the importance of upholding ethical standards and has established a Code of Ethics to guide its members. Here we explore the practical application of the ACR’s Code of Ethics.1 Manage Potential Conflicts Central…
ACR Comments on 2025 Physician Fee Schedule
The ACR’s response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addresses the likely harm of the proposed conversion factor on the solvency and stability of rheumatology practices. The comments also include recommendations on complex drug administration coding, inflation-adjusted drug rebates and extending telehealth flexibilities.

The Rheumatologist’s Role in Sarcoidosis
Rheumatologists are uniquely positioned to care for patients with sarcoidosis. Here are insights into the condition, its treatment and more.
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