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Articles tagged with "Advocacy"

ACR Advocates Against VIVIO Interference in Patient Care Decisions

From the College  |  May 7, 2021

The ACR is advocating against policies that threaten patient access and disrupt practice workflow, including non-medical switching, tapering patients off biologics, specialty pharmacy acquisition mandates and site-of-service restrictions.

Virtual Advocacy Saves Time, Extends Reach

Kimberly Retzlaff  |  April 15, 2021

As a member of the ACR Government Affairs Committee, Mohammad Kamran, MD, has embraced virtual advocacy as a way to make a difference for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

RheumPAC: A Wise Investment to Let Your Voice Be Heard in Washington, D.C.

From the College  |  April 5, 2021

ACR/ARP members share why they support the ACR’s nonpartisan political action committee and see it as an investment in the future of rheumatology.

Channel Policy Frustrations into Advocacy to Improve Patient Care

Leslie Mertz, PhD  |  April 2, 2021

Frustrated with policies he viewed as obstacles to optimal patient care, Howard Yang, MD, RhMSUS, tried advocacy as a way to turn those feelings into positive action—an eye-opening and rewarding experience he strongly recommends.

Louisa Ziglar, MD, FACR: ‘Everyone Can Be an Advocate’

Leslie Mertz, PhD  |  March 18, 2021

When it comes to advocating for rheumatology, it’s never too early or late in your career to begin, and no effort is too small to have an impact, says Dr. Ziglar, a private practitioner and member of the Government Affairs Committee.

L. Manuela Marinescu, MD, Takes Reins as Chair of Affiliate Society Council

Gretchen Henkel  |  December 4, 2020

While an active member of her state rheumatology society, L. Manuela Marinescu, MD, saw the value of connecting with other regional groups to share information and advocacy strategies. On Nov. 16, she assumed the role of chair of the ACR’s Affiliate Society Council (ASC), where she will help facilitate those connections. Dr. Marinescu graduated with…

Advancing Rheumatology Care Through State & Local Societies

Chris Adams, MD, FACP, FACR  |  November 6, 2020

As his term as chair of the Affiliate Society Council draws to a close, Chris Adams, MD, FACP, FACR, reflects on the personal and professional rewards of volunteer leadership and the importance and impact of coordinated state-level advocacy efforts for the future of rheumatology.

UHC Announces New Copay Accumulator Policy Affecting In-Office Treatments

From the College  |  October 6, 2020

Editor’s note Nov. 23, 2020: As of Nov. 12, 2020, UHC has delayed implementation of the policy discussed below. See “UnitedHealthcare Delays Copay Accumulator Policy.” UnitedHealthcare (UHC) announced that, as of Jan. 1, 2021, providers will be required to report the amount their patients receive in copay assistance for office-administered treatments. UHC will then use…

ACR Convergence 2020: From Clinic to Capitol Hill Session Offers Insights into Advocacy, Regulatory Issues

Vanessa Caceres  |  October 2, 2020

Attendees at the ACR Convergence session will learn about key regulatory issues affecting rheumatology and how to add their voices to strengthen the ACR’s advocacy efforts.

2020 State Legislative Roundup: The Year That Could Have Been & the Year That Was

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  August 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and response disrupted state legislative sessions and agendas in 2020, leaving many ACR priorities unfulfilled and highlighting the urgent need for vocal rheumatology leaders in Washington, D.C., and state capitols.

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