The classic American social studies lesson is How a Bill Becomes a Law, but a more pertinent lesson for U.S. rheumatologists today may be How a Dollar Bill Becomes a PAC. This article is a nuts-and-bolts primer on how exactly RheumPAC works. The purpose is to inform readers about how and why to participate. Money…
A breakdown of the political makeup of Congress as the ACR, RheumPAC gear up to meet, educate newly elected lawmakers
We need your help building relationships with Congressional leaders to advance patient care, support research, and promote value of rheumatology
The ACR year in review
ACR center staff will be on hand to answer all types of rheumatology-related questions
Is that fork bent? So you must be a rheumatologist.
The change that we desire and need is possible in Washington, D.C.
Like so many things, it is about personal connections.
In early March, leading members of Congress and other key policymakers will meet face to face with volunteer leaders of the ACR.
While you are at the 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting learning about the latest advancements in rheumatologic care, stop by the Advocacy kiosk at the ACR Resource Center to discuss the latest developments in health policy. Currently, medicine is on the verge of great change with Congress discussing everything from physician payment reform to cuts to biomedical research and medical liability reform. The ACR advocates on behalf of the rheumatology profession and our patients and is actively pursuing the following issues: