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Legislation & Advocacy

Rheumatology’s Systems-Based Thinking Plays Well on Capitol Hill

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS  |  May 5, 2024

One of the great joys of rheumatology is that it prioritizes systems-based thinking. Whether integrating data from radiographic imaging or piecing together a puzzling case of autoimmunity, rheumatologists are tasked with understanding how systems fundamentally work. In fact, this emphasis on systems-based thinking is often what draws and keeps the best and smartest physicians within…

State by State—an Update on Proposed Legislation to Benefit Rheumatology

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  April 20, 2024

The state legislative tracker shows rheumatology-related bills the ACR is actively tracking in state legislatures across the country. It lists bills by issue area and state and is regularly updated to show each bill’s progression through the legislative process.

An Inside Look at the Advocacy Leadership Conference

From the College  |  April 8, 2024

At this year’s Hill Day, attendees will receive in-depth training on Medicare reimbursement and hear from Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, (R-Ind.) about his perspective on the issue as a physician in Congress.

Advocacy Leadership Conference to Support Inflation-Linked Medicare Payment Increases

From the College  |  April 8, 2024

On May 7, ACR leaders from the Board of Directors, committees and more will to go to Capitol Hill and ask lawmakers to support legislation that would stabilize Medicare reimbursement for physicians.

CMS Updates the Medicare Conversion Factor

From the College  |  April 8, 2024

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 increased the Medicare conversion factor by 1.68% effective March 9, bringing it to $33.2875 for March 9–Dec. 31, 2024.

UnitedHealthcare Updates Reimbursement for Infliximab Biosimilars

From the College  |  April 6, 2024

On April 1, UnitedHealthcare updated reimbursement for infliximab biosimilars in response to concerns that formulary requirements are leaving practices underwater.

ACR Voices Support for the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

From the College  |  March 25, 2024

The ACR joined with 52 organizations in thanking House and Senate leaders for introducing the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, which would support employment-based visas for international physicians and nurses.

Spring 2024 State Legislative Update

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  March 22, 2024

The ACR is actively monitoring more than 60 pieces of legislation, focusing on such key issues as copay accumulators, utilization management reform, gold card programs and other emerging concerns. Two states have passed utilization management reform bills this year.

Congressional Action Partially Addresses Medicare Cuts

From the College  |  March 7, 2024

The newest funding package reduces the latest cut to Medicare reimbursement from 3.4% to 1.68%. Although rheumatologists are faring better under Medicare in 2024, broader reforms remain the ACR’s highest priority regarding Medicare payments to physicians.

RheumPAC’s Role in the ACR’s Advocacy Efforts

From the College  |  March 7, 2024

In an election year, it is critical that the ACR’s non-partisan political action committee be well positioned to support our congressional champions. Learn more about RheumPAC and its role in the ACR’s advocacy efforts.

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