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Articles tagged with "AMA House of Delegates (HOD)"

ACR Leads AMA Resolution to Address Disruptive Practices of Pharmacy Benefit Administrators

From the College  |  October 24, 2022

At the AMA House of Delegates meeting in November, the ACR’s delegation will lead over a dozen cosponsoring specialties and medical associations in advancing a resolution addressing serious concerns about third-party pharmacy benefit administrators and the impacts of their disruptive practices.

Keep ACR’s Advocacy Voice Strong with the American Medical Association

Carina Stanton  |  July 6, 2022

As the result of years of coalition work with partners at the AMA, the ACR recently celebrated a major advocacy win when the FTC announced an investigation of PBM business practices. Join or renew your AMA membership before Sept. 1 so the ACR can keep delegate seats to drive action within the AMA.

American Medical Association House of Delegates Meets In-Person; ACR Successfully Advances New Policies

From the College  |  June 17, 2022

The ACR’s resolution addressing inappropriate Medicare Administrative Contractor policy processes was adopted, and two co-led resolutions on ARPA-H funding and saline shortages also passed the policy-making body.

ACR Delegation Asks AMA to Address Issues Impacting Rheumatology

From the College  |  June 3, 2022

After two years of special virtual sessions, the AMA House of Delegates will reconvene in person June 10–15. ACR representatives will focus on Medicare physician payment system reform, national drug shortages, funding the new Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health and more.

Partnership Amplifies Advocacy Reach

From the College  |  January 23, 2022

Working with the AMA provides a megaphone to amplify rheumatology’s voice at both federal and state levels. This year is the AMA’s next five-year membership review. Join the AMA or renew your membership now to keep the ACR represented in AMA policy bodies.

ACR-Led Resolutions at AMA House of Delegates Meeting Protect Rheumatology Practices, Patient Access

From the College  |  November 9, 2021

If passed, the ACR-led resolutions will direct the AMA to advocate for state-level pharmacy benefit manager reform and to fix broken Medicare Administrator Contractor processes. Several other specialties joined the ACR’s resolutions as supporting cosponsors.

ACR Leads AMA Resolution on Payer Financial Incentives to Patients to Switch Treatment

From the College  |  May 22, 2021

Spurred by a recent Cigna policy, the ACR will lead a resolution to oppose insurance companies providing financial incentives for patients to switch treatments. Several specialties are cosponsoring the resolution for a special meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in June.

Successful Resolutions, Policy Updates at AMA House of Delegates 2020 Interim Meeting

Gary Bryant, MD, MACR  |  January 24, 2021

At the virtual interim meeting Nov. 13–17, the ACR delegation led a successful bid to update American Medical Association policies on home infusion and copay accumulators and supported efforts against the Most Favored Nation drug pricing model.

ACR Advances Rheumatology Positions in American Medical Association Policies

From the College  |  November 22, 2020

At the American Medical Association House of Delegates Special Meeting held Nov. 13–17, 2020, the ACR’s delegation successfully led an effort to update AMA policies on home infusion and copay accumulators.

ACR Leads Resolution to Address Copay Accumulator Policies at AMA House of Delegates Meeting

From the College  |  November 6, 2020

If passed, the ACR-authored resolution will direct the AMA to advocate for copay accumulator bans at state and federal levels. Several other specialties and state medical associations have joined the resolution as cosponsors.

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