In comments to the CMS, the ACR advocated for telehealth flexibilities and fair reimbursement and pushed back on proposed efficiency adjustments and changes likely to increase administrative burden on practices.
AMA State Advocacy Roundtable Addresses Pressing Policy Challenges
The roundtable included discussions on emerging issues in state advocacy, prior authorization reform, likely impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill and physician wellness.
ACR Calls on Alaska, Montana to Strengthen Rheumatology Care Through Federal Funding
The new Rural Health Transformation Program offers states the chance to apply for CMS funding aimed at transforming rural healthcare.
ACR President Warns: Access to Care Is at Risk Without Medicare Payment Reform
In a recent commentary published by Medscape, ACR President Carol Langford, MD, MHS, issues a stark warning: If Congress does not reform the physician payment system, patients may face increasing difficulty accessing essential medical services.
ACR Responds to Threats to Scientific Integrity at the CDC
On Aug. 29, the ACR issued a strong statement expressing deep concern over recent developments at the agency that could threaten the integrity of science-based public health policy.
Why Advocacy Matters: A Call to Action for Rheumatologists
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, rheumatologists face a growing number of challenges. Advocacy is a critical tool that helps protect and advance the profession and the patients it serves.
Include Advocacy in Your ACR Convergence 2025 Plans
Check out this quick guide to advocacy events and programming that will help you leave Chicago informed and ready to be an advocate for the rheumatology community back home.
Medical Liability Reform Position Statement Now Addresses Harmful Payer Policies, Telemedicine Authorization & Patient Compensation
The largest changes include additions that address harmful payer policies, telemedicine authorization and patient compensation funds.
At Summer Meeting, Insurance Legislators Discuss Policies Impacting Rheumatology
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.
Advancing Equity and Access to Care with the Association of Women in Rheumatology
At the recent Association of Women in Rheumatology annual conference, AWIR and ACR leaders discussed advocacy’s important role in supporting equitable rheumatologic care.
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