Your Partner in Practice
Support for rheumatology practices
Running a rheumatology practice means wearing a lot of hats—clinician, administrator, business owner, and boss. The ACR partners with independent practices to reduce burden, strengthen sustainability, and help you stay focused on patient care.
What's my next step?
View contact information for current ACR/ARP member practices and join information for prospective members, or read on to explore our unparalleled, personalized rheumatology practice resources and support offerings.
Your Partner in Dedicated Support
Administrative burdens like prior authorizations, coding and billing issues, and payer issues can quickly pull focus away from patient care. The ACR’s team of experts works directly with practices to solve real-world challenges—making this personalized support one of our most valued member benefits.
How the ACR supports you:
Convenience
Call 404-633-3777 to talk to a human or email practice@rheumatology.org.
Efficiency
Up to 80% of coding and billing questions are answered in real time.
Reduced Administrative Burden
After direct ACR intervention with payers and insurers, prior authorization cases can often be resolved within 5–10 business days.
Let us help lighten your administrative load so you can focus on patient care!
Your Partner in Finding Community
Independent practice doesn’t have to mean practicing alone. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a large group, the ACR helps you find your people. Connect with fellow rheumatologists who understand your challenges, share your goals, and want to move the specialty forward—together.
Ways to connect through the ACR:
Find a Colleague
Connect with other practicing rheumatologists for referrals, collaboration, or shared problem solving.
Independent Practice Subcommittee (IPSC)
Email IPSC@rheumatology.org to tap into a group of peers offering perspective, support, and practical solutions for running a rheumatology practice.
Volunteer & Lead
Share your voice by serving on an ACR committee or subcommittee—your experience helps shape the future of rheumatology practice.
Your Partner in Practice Resources
The ACR’s practice resources are built specifically for rheumatology—so you don’t waste time adapting generic tools that don’t quite fit your complex needs. Whether you need help with billing, reporting, compliance, or point-of-care decision making, get practical solutions you can use right away.
Reliable & up-to-date tools:
Coding & Billing
Get critical coding guidance and get coding certified through the ACR.
Off-Label Drug Use
Save time using our prewritten templates.
Reporting & Reimbursement
Get the reimbursement you deserve with the ACR’s all-new RISE registry.
Compliance
Stay up to date on HIPAA, Stark Law, the OIG annual work plan, and more.
Point of Care Tools
Download the ACR Guidelines and Criteria app via the App Store or Google Play.
Bonus: Want more templated forms for your practice?
• Use ourHealth Plan Complaint Form to request insurance help from ACR staff or file a complaint with your state's health insurance department.
• Download new and existing patientencounter forms and consultation forms.
Optimize workflows, strengthen compliance, and improve reimbursement with ACR practice resources.
Your Partner in Onboarding
Hiring a new team member is a major investment—protect that investment with the ACR’s structured onboarding tools, training resources, and unique funding opportunities.
For your new hire
• Online learning activities and courses designed for rheumatology care teams
• Free medication guides and interdisciplinary care team resources
• NP/PA credentialing assistance and personalized onboarding support (contact practice@rheumatology.org for details)
For you
• Discounts on ACR CareerConnection job board postings
• A comprehensive NP/PA onboarding toolkit
For your practice
• Eligibility for Rheumatology Research Foundation awards and grants (including a one-year, $25,000 training award for NPs/PAs new to rheumatology)
• Small Team Membership options so your entire staff can join at a discounted rate
From recruitment to retention, ACR helps you build a stronger, more sustainable care team.
What's Next?
For Members: Contact 404-633-3777 or practice@rheumatology.org for immediate practice support.
For Nonmembers: Join today and start your path toward a more sustainable rheumatology practice!