ASC Chair Gwenesta B. Melton, MD, shares the connections and activities that are helping the council develop stronger ties in and outside the ACR.
Heading to D.C. for ACR Convergence 2024? Add Your Lawmakers to Your Itinerary
If you’re headed to Washington, D.C., this November for ACR Convergence 2024, plan now to schedule meetings with your members of Congress. Your voice as a constituent can help your lawmakers understand which policies are good for healthcare as they consider a critical end-of-year funding package.
Calling Young Rheumatologist Leaders
The ACR is seeking a representative to the Young Physician Section of the AMA House of Delegates who will join the ACR’s delegation at future HOD meetings and advance issues important to rheumatology.
AWIR & ACR: Building a Strong Future Rheumatology Community
The ACR was fortunate to participate in the Association for Women in Rheumatology’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Orlando. As this relationship grows every year, the AWIR and ACR are working together to build a sustainable and inclusive rheumatology community for the future.
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.
Take Action to Modernize Prior Authorization & Streamline Access to Care
The reintroduction of the Improving Seniors’ Access to Care Act gives an opportunity to reduce administrative burden and undue delay of patient care imposed by prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans. Contact your members of Congress today to urge them to pass this vital bill.
Government Affairs: A Marathon, Not a Sprint
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.
A Fellow’s Experience at Advocacy 101
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
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
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.