The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) 2025 Summer Meeting, held July 16–19 in Chicago, Ill., included discussion of several policy issues relevant to rheumatology.
What ASTP/ONC’s 2025 Regulations Mean for Rheumatologists
The ASTP/ONC’s recently updated United States Core Data for Interoperability Version 6 includes new data elements and applicable standards to support the provision of precision medicine and better patient care across the healthcare system.
White Bagging: A ‘Prescription for Disruption’ in Rheumatologic Care
In a recent op-ed published by MedCity News, rheumatologist and ACR Insurance Subcommittee Chair Michael Feely, MD, delivers a powerful critique of the insurance practice known as white bagging, calling it a “prescription for disruption” that threatens the quality and timeliness of patient care.
The What, Why & How of MIPS Exception Applications
Practices that have experienced extreme circumstances—including wildfires or flooding—can apply for exceptions for Quality Payment Program reporting. Applications for 2025 are open through Dec. 31.
August Updates from the ACR Insurance Subcommittee
The Insurance Subcommittee of the Committee on Rheumatologic Care is working on behalf of ACR members to address critical coverage and reimbursement challenges.
Transform Your Rheumatology Practice at the 2025 Practice Innovation Summit
The inaugural event, to be held before ACR Convergence, will offer actionable strategies and expert insights to build a smarter, stronger and more financially sustainable practice in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Douglas White, MD, PhD, Transitions to Private Practice
ACR Past President Douglas White, MD, PhD, discusses his transition to private practice & the tensions between private practice & academic rheumatologists.
Rheumatology in China: An American Fellow’s Experience
An American rheumatology fellow explores the differences& similarities between the U.S. & Chinese health systems through a visit toa hospital inHangzhou, China.
ACR Urges Strong AI Safeguards in State Model Legislation
In comments to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the ACR outlined several recommendations for a proposed state model law addressing the use of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry.
CMS to Implement AI-Based Model to Streamline Prior Authorization
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is implementing a new prior authorization model called the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model. This six-year model, starting on Jan. 1, 2026, aims to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in traditional Medicare by using technology-enabled processes for prior authorization and…