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Articles tagged with "Advocacy"

Fight for Change: 2 ARP Members on Why Advocacy Is Important to Them

Andre Smith & Brenda Frie, EdD, OTR/L, CHT  |  August 20, 2023

Two ARP members who currently serve on the ACR Government Affairs Committee discuss why & how they got involved in advocacy.

The Voice of Rheumatology: The Most Important Rheumatology Coalition You’ve Never Heard Of

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  July 25, 2023

The Voice of Rheumatology was established as an informal coalition to aid effective collaborations on issues important to the rheumatology community. The group has grown to become an integral mechanism for the exchange of information among groups including the ACR, Arthritis Foundation, Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO), Alliance for Women in Rheumatology and more to strengthen partnerships on a range of federal, state and regulatory issues.

Connect with Your Members of Congress in August

From the College  |  July 6, 2023

Legislators head home to their districts in August, providing a chance for you to engage them in personal conversations about healthcare policies and how their work affects rheumatology practices and patients.

Calling All Advocates: Advocates for Arthritis Applications Now Open

From the College  |  June 30, 2023

Applications are open for this year’s Advocates for Arthritis, which brings together patients and rheumatology professionals to advocate on Capitol Hill. It will be held Sept. 26–27 in Washington, D.C.

Complain Constructively: It’s Called Advocacy

Belinda Birnbaum, MD  |  May 8, 2023

It’s easy for rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals to feel frustrated by burdensome administrative tasks, complicated insurance policies and other healthcare hurdles. Advocacy offers a way to channel those complaints into constructive action, says Belinda Birnbaum, MD.

Help Your Legislators Understand the Ins & Outs of Patient Care

Christina Downey, MD  |  April 25, 2023

With an influx of new faces in the 118th Congress, Government Affairs Committee Chair Christina Downey, MD, notes that now is a great time to establish a relationship with your member of Congress and help them understand the day-to-day of what it takes to take care of patients.

Why Would You Ever Write a Letter of Recommendation or Support?

Marian T. Hannan, DSc, MPH  |  April 7, 2023

I vividly recollect asking my physics professor for a letter of recommendation. I sat in the front row of his lectures and visited his office hours most weeks in the semester. He turned me down because he was “too busy.” I was devastated—and panicked about asking my next choice for letter writer. On the plus…

Rheumatology Association of Iowa Supports Members & Advocates for Patients

Linda Childers  |  January 20, 2023

One of the newer state rheumatology organizations, the Rheumatology Association of Iowa, brings together rheumatology professionals, offering connections to fill rural care needs and advocate for policies that support patient care. The organization’s 9th annual meeting will be Feb. 24–25.

Advocacy Is Central to Patient Care, Distinguished Lecturer Says

Thomas R. Collins  |  December 12, 2022

When she saw vaping taking hold at a middle school, Kamala Nola, PharmD, MS, spoke up about concerns for the students’ risk of rheumatic disease and other health issues. At ACR Convergence 2022, Dr. Nola emphasized that every healthcare professional can act as an advocate through everyday actions.

Advocacy Involvement ‘An Antidote to Burnout,’ Says New Government Affairs Chair Christina Downey, MD

Gretchen Henkel  |  November 29, 2022

The new chair of the ACR’s Government Affairs Committee, Dr. Downey says physicians play a vital role in helping policymakers understand how policies and laws affect patients and the practice of rheumatology.

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