Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals make a difference every day in the lives of patients. And through the work of many devoted members, the College takes that commitment beyond the care setting and into the policy arena to Advance Rheumatology! on Capitol Hill and in state capitols across the country. I want to take a…
At the 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in Boston, the Rheumatology Research Foundation staff sat down with a few ACR and ARHP members to get their take on what the Foundation’s 30th anniversary means to them. We spoke with current and former leaders of the Foundation and the ACR, as well as numerous Foundation award recipients,…
Howard Blumstein, MD, urges rheumatologists to recruit patient advocates, visit legislators, attend state society meetings
Ways to connect with Congressional leaders in their home districts
The ACR/ARHP presidents call for more volunteers, highlight advantages of working to advance rheumatology
A breakdown of the political makeup of Congress as the ACR, RheumPAC gear up to meet, educate newly elected lawmakers
As state legislatures reconvene, the ACR is identifying states, collaborative partners to help pursue legislation
Bees’ natural instinct to promote health of whole colony could inspire healthcare professionals to work together toward common good
Award winners to be recognized at Nov. 15 ceremony before start of the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in Boston
Members encouraged to advocate for rheumatology with elected officials in their home districts