At the recent Association of Women in Rheumatology annual conference, AWIR and ACR leaders discussed advocacy’s important role in supporting equitable rheumatologic care.
With 20 partner organizations, the ACR submitted a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging the reinstatement of the terminated experts and reaffirming its commitment to science-based immunization policy.
The inaugural event, to be held before ACR Convergence, will offer actionable strategies and expert insights to build a smarter, stronger and more financially sustainable practice in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
ACR Past President Douglas White, MD, PhD, discusses his transition to private practice & the tensions between private practice & academic rheumatologists.
Dr. Christopher Morris discusses his approach to training the next generation of rheumatologists to account for disparities in access to rheumatic care& the value of multidisciplinary medical organizations.
An American rheumatology fellow explores the differences& similarities between the U.S. & Chinese health systems through a visit toa hospital inHangzhou, China.
Encouraging lawmakers to pass legislation and promote policies that positively affect rheumatologists, rheumatology care teams and those living with rheumatic disease is one of the most impactful ways the ACR advances its mission. The role of advocacy has never been more critical than in recent months, when we have seen an unprecedented number of executive…
Katherine Terracina, MD, & Prajakta P. Masurkar, PhD |
In addition to the impediments to consistent, high-quality care suffered by all incarcerated individuals, incarcerated patients with rheumatic disease face challenges specific to the treatment, management & monitoring of rheumatic conditions.
Patient autonomy in healthcare decisions and physician conflicts of interest are just two areas of ethical concerns that arise frequently in rheumatology. Dr. Kelly Weselman discusses ethical dilemmas and how to address them.