Contact Policymakers
The ACR’s legislative action center is your destination to advocate for the needs and concerns of rheumatology providers, professionals, and patients.
Through the action center, rheumatologists and other rheumatology professionals are empowered to speak directly to their legislators on public policy matters that impact the rheumatology profession. It only takes a couple of minutes to send customized messages to your lawmakers through any of the links below.
Your voice as an advocate is essential. Join us to create positive change for rheumatology professionals and patients nationwide.
Active Federal Campaigns
Find out more about important federal advocacy issues and take action today.
Medicare Reimbursement
Barriers to Access
- Modernize Prior Authorization and Ensure Access to Care
- Step Therapy: Patients First Instead of "Fail First"
- Protect Patients from Soaring Out-of-Pocket Costs
Grow and Sustain the Rheumatology Workforce
- Increase the Pipeline for the Medical Workforce by Easing the Burden of Education Debt
- Grow the Medical Workforce to Adequately Meet Patient Demand
Drug Pricing
Research Funding
Telehealth
Meet with your Legislators in Washington, D.C.
The American College of Rheumatology has meetings scheduled each year to lobby Congress and the federal government on rheumatology priority priorities. Join your colleagues on the Hill by attending an ACR advocacy event.