Improving reimbursement for underwater biosimilars is just one example of how the ACR’s practice advocates have achieved solutions to members’ insurance challenges. Here’s a look at current ACR efforts in insurance advocacy and how to get help with your own insurance challenges.

Empowered Patients
This year’s theme for Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month focuses on self-management, aiming to provide tools and tips to empower patients, boost awareness about the importance of self-management and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.

ACR Offers Resources & Personalized Help for Practice Management Questions
ACR staff can help members navigate questions on all areas of practice management.
Business of Rheumatology Manual: A Preview of What’s to Come
Revisions of the handbook to reflect an evolving healthcare landscape are underway, led by the Committee on Rheumatologic Care, Community Practice Council and Insurance Subcommittee. The first new chapters will be available in fall 2024.
Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Critical Medicare Payment Reform
The recently introduced Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935) would raise the budget neutrality threshold from $20 million to $53 million and help alleviate the annual uncertainty providers face surrounding Medicare reimbursement rates.
ACR Leads Coalition Effort Opposing UHC Policy Change on G2211
In July, UHC announced it would discontinue reimbursement for G2211 for commercial plans as of Sept. 1. The ACR led a multispecialty sign-on letter urging the payer to reconsider its decision to help ensure clinicians can maintain the additional work needed to manage complex and chronic diseases.

The Truth About Remote Care
Long wait times for appointments, the rheumatologist shortage in rural areas—does telehealth solve some aspects of access to care for rheumatology patients? Three experts highlighted the data on remote care, unveiling surprising truths and misconceptions.

The Ins & Outs of Private Rheumatology Practice
For a podcast audience, Dr. Sunil Abraham shared pearls for evaluating what setting best fits you and your lifestyle, and what a career in community practice means.
Summary of Notable Provisions in CY 2025 Medicare PFS Proposed Rule
The ACR will provide comments on several provisions related to Medicare physician payment and the Quality Payment Program.
The ACR’s Top Legislative Priority: Reforming Medicare Reimbursement
The ACR is encouraged that lawmakers are discussing Medicare physician payment reform and continues to work to educate lawmakers about the importance of both short- and long-term policy solutions. Support grassroots efforts by messaging your lawmakers today.
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