Advocacy News
The ACR is your source for advocacy news impacting your practice, patients, and the rheumatology subspecialty. In addition to staying on top of ever-changing policies and political landscapes for our members, we are often invited to give statements, provide comments, or work with lawmakers to promote new policies.
For the most up to date news regarding ACR advocacy efforts, be sure to follow @ACRheumDC on Twitter.
Quarterly Advocacy Update
A new Congress kicked off on January 1, and the ACR advocacy team has been hard at work. Not every piece of legislation, regulatory policy, or state issue makes it into a headline, but we have collected the actions of our team during this quarter into one place for ACR/ARP members to stay up to date.
Advocacy Priorities
See an overview of the ACR’s Policy Priorities for the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and state governments.
Press & Public Statements
View the latest rheumatology news, including press releases and public statements about current advocacy issues affecting ACR and ARP membership in the Press Room.
ACR@Work Newsletter
The ACR publishes a bimonthly electronic newsletter for members with the latest news and activities relating to advocacy and policy updates, practice management, insurance issues, and more. See the latest issues.
May 25, 2023 – Advocate for Medical Workforce Support, ACR Leading Resolutions to AMA & More
May 11, 2023 – Advocates on the Hill, Health Emergency Questions Answered & More
April 27, 2023 – Inflation-Based Medicare Payments, End of the Emergencies & More
April 13, 2023 - ACR's Advocacy Efforts with Payers & Congress, Tips to Alleviate Burnout & More
March 23, 2023 - The ACR Weighs In on CMS Prior Authorization Proposed Rule & Medicare Payment Updates
Social Media
Be sure to follow the ACR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For advocacy specific updates, follow @ACRheumDC on Twitter. ACR often interacts with lawmakers, posts pictures, circulates articles, and more. Get engaged and join the conversation.