Teresa J. Brady, PhD, MACR, Basia Belza, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA, Kimberly Kimpton, PT, MACR, & Marian T. Hannan, DSc, MPH, MACR |
Four past ARP presidents mark the organization’s 60th anniversary by examining its evolution alongside significant challenges & opportunities in the field.
In a recent op-ed published by MedCity News, rheumatologist and ACR Insurance Subcommittee Chair Michael Feely, MD, delivers a powerful critique of the insurance practice known as white bagging, calling it a “prescription for disruption” that threatens the quality and timeliness of patient care.
On July 31, President Trump sent formal letters to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies, laying out several requirements the companies must meet within 60 days or face unspecified consequences. These include Most-Favored-Nation pricing for Medicare, Medicaid and private markets.
A 15% tariff on all European Union exports, including pharmaceuticals, went into effect on Aug. 7. The tariff could impact the cost of providing care, patient access to therapies and drug research and development.
This report presents a rare case of bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis secondary to granulomatosis with polyangiitis, underscoring the importance of recognizing large-vessel involvement as a potential manifestation of AAV; it also includes a narrative review analyzing eight previously reported cases.
Experts provided an in-depth review of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, discussing the latest research on their use in the treatment of specific rheumatic conditions, the risks associated with them and more.
In a session at EULAR 2025, Dr. Laura Coates discussed the management of PsA, providing insights into the current research and when clinicians may want to consider prescribing specific medications.
ACR Past President Douglas White, MD, PhD, discusses his transition to private practice & the tensions between private practice & academic rheumatologists.
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…