Helping ACR/ARP members talk to lawmakers about rheumatology-related policy is a key part of the ACR’s advocacy efforts. A postcard-writing campaign to Congress highlights outreach efforts of a new member engagement working group.
Although many rheumatology priorities were cut from big funding bills in the 118th Congress, some policy victories and signals of progress set the stage for the new year
ACR President Carol A. Langford, MD, MPH, highlights the importance of research in the field and where to find resources and initiatives within the ACR to support, fund, inspire, and enhance innovation. For more on this important topic, see Dr. Langford’s column in the January issue of The Rheumatologist.
Dr. Feely discusses his previous work with the College, his current work as a practicing rheumatologist and how he will lead continued advances on the insurance front.
For me, few ACR events bring home our connection as a rheumatology community more than our annual meeting, ACR Convergence. In addition to its many important opportunities for networking and education, one aspect of the meeting that always inspires me is the research. Research represents one of the three priorities of my presidential term because…
As new chair of the Committee on Education, Marcy Bolster, MD, wants to foster opportunities for rheumatologists and other specialists to connect through education.
“Whatwe’reafterhereissomethingcalledactive allyship,”saidDr. DwinitaMosby Tyler, CEO and founder of The Equity Project in her keynote address at ACR Convergence 2024.“It’swhereyouwitnesssomethingthatmightbeaninjusticeoryoumightseeadisparity,andyoudon’tjusttalkaboutit,youresearchit; youdosomethingaboutit.”
The Voice of Rheumatology (VOR) Coalition convened last month at ACR Convergence 2024 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the pressing federal and state legislative priorities that will affect both the practice of rheumatology and patient care in the year ahead. The Coalition, composed of leading rheumatology professional societies and patient advocacy groups, gathered to examine…