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Rheumatology Influencers: Dr. Dave Has a Passion for Giving Back

Linda Childers  |  September 9, 2025

Dr. Amish Dave discusses how his volunteer, advocacy & public outreach work stem from his greater commitment to community & helping others.

Filed under:CareerLegislation & AdvocacyPractice SupportProfessional TopicsProfilesWorkforce Tagged with:AdvocacyDr. Amish J. Davefellowshiphealth disparitiesLeadershipprior authorizationpublic healthRheumatology InfluencersVolunteerworkforce shortage

ACR Advocates for Fair Reimbursement & Telehealth Flexibility in MPFS 2026 Proposed Rule

From the College  |  September 6, 2025

In comments to the CMS, the ACR advocated for telehealth flexibilities and fair reimbursement and pushed back on proposed efficiency adjustments and changes likely to increase administrative burden on practices.

Filed under:Billing/CodingLegislation & AdvocacyQuality Assurance/Improvement Tagged with:ACR advocacyMedicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS)

ACR Calls on Alaska, Montana to Strengthen Rheumatology Care Through Federal Funding

From the College  |  September 5, 2025

The new Rural Health Transformation Program offers states the chance to apply for CMS funding aimed at transforming rural healthcare.

Filed under:Legislation & AdvocacyWorkforce Tagged with:rural areasWorkforce

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: What ACR Members Need to Know Ahead of Round Three

From the College  |  August 22, 2025

As the program enters its third round of negotiations, ACR members should be aware of several upcoming changes relevant to rheumatology.

Filed under:Legal Updates Tagged with:Medicare Drug Price Negotiation

The Rheumatic Dangers of Wildfire Smoke

Deborah Levenson  |  August 7, 2025

A recent study in A&R identifies an association between air pollutants, including fire smoke particulate matter, & both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) & RA-associated interstitial lung disease.

Filed under:ConditionsResearch RheumRheumatoid Arthritis Tagged with:air pollutionenvironmental factorinterstitial lung disease (ILD)lungsRA Resource CenterRisk Factorswildfire smoke

Rheumatology in China: An American Fellow’s Experience

Audrey Liu, MD  |  July 9, 2025

An American rheumatology fellow explores the differences& similarities between the U.S. & Chinese health systems through a visit toa hospital inHangzhou, China.

Filed under:OpinionPractice Support Tagged with:Access to carecost of health careFellowsFellows Forumglobal healthhealthcare policyhealthcare systems comparisonmedical educationrheumatology in China

Doctoring Differently, Part 2

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD  |  July 9, 2025

In part 2 of Dr. Sam Shapiro’s journey, learn how she connected with the rheumatology community to change her career and found a better way to embrace her passions for clinical rheumatology, education and helping patients.

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Arkansas Leads the Nation with Landmark Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  June 22, 2025

Signed into law in April, the legislation will ban direct and indirect PBM ownership of pharmacies, effective Jan. 1, 2026. It addresses longstanding concerns about conflicts of interest, market consolidation and patient access created by vertically integrated PBM pharmacy models.

Filed under:Legal UpdatesLegislation & Advocacy Tagged with:pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)state legislation

Incarcerated Individuals with Rheumatic Conditions

Katherine Terracina, MD, & Prajakta P. Masurkar, PhD  |  June 8, 2025

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.

Filed under:EthicsGuidance Tagged with:Chronic disease managementethical considerationsEthics Forumhealth disparitieshealthcare policymedication accesspatient advocacyprison healthcaretelemedicine

New Editor in Chief Has Expansive Vision for Arthritis & Rheumatology

Leslie Mertz, PhD   |  May 30, 2025

Incoming Arthritis & Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief Dr. S. Louis Bridges Jr., MD, PhD, discusses his path to rheumatology and outlines his vision for the journal.

Filed under:From the CollegeResearch Rheum Tagged with:Arthritis & RheumatologyDr. S. Louis Bridges Jr.

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