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There's so much to cover when it comes to how policy in regulations, legislation, and insurance plans affect rheumatology patients and providers. Follow this account to get the latest from ACR advocacy on what is happening from DC to your state house and how you can get involved!

The ACR applauds @Humana’s pledge to cut 1/3 of outpatient prior auths by 2026 & speed up approvals. Next step? Include medications in these reforms to truly reduce burden for rheumatologists & improve access. #PriorAuth #Humana #ACR acr.tw/4m3p9as

Rural and underserved community doctors are hurting, patients are losing access, and the latest CMS proposed payment rate doesn't do enough. That's why the ACR is asking Congress to pass long-term reform and fix Medicare physician pay. Read more here → acr.tw/46e7Oak

The ACR is disappointed Congress passed the #BigBeautifulBill, which could jeopardize Medicaid access for 11.8M Americans (read more: acr.tw/44vO6V0). We urge lawmakers to prioritize expanding care—not limit it for vulnerable patients.

The ACR is disappointed Congress passed the #BigBeautifulBill, which could jeopardize Medicaid access for 11.8M Americans (read more: acr.tw/44vO6V0). We urge lawmakers to prioritize expanding care—not limit it for vulnerable patients.

Listen to the full breakdown of how the reconciliation package will affect #rheum and all your other @ACRheum midyear policy updates!

What role do pharmacy benefit managers play in our healthcare system & what challenges exist as a result, especially in the field of #rheum? LISTEN → acr.tw/4ko3WYz @LennMcD

Thank you to all the ACR members and patients who traveled to DC to make our 2025 Advocates for Arthritis event a success. And big thank you to all of the offices that welcomed us in. Enjoy some of the photos from the big day! #Act4Arthritis @ACRheum

I'm on the final leg of my trip to #Ask4Arthritis, asking Reps to preserve access to care for Medicare patients, invest in medical research at the NIH, & fight the PBMs for transparency. I'm on @AndersonFerry & this tree swallow hitched a ride, singing along the way @ACRheumDC

@ACRheumDC for #Act4Arthritis! · Reverse the 2.83% MPFS CF cut and add 2% for inflation #FixMPFS

Tradition with my ACR Advocacy mentor and friend: taking a picture with the ACR advocacy sign. @cdowneymd @ACRheumDC #act4arthritis @SoCa_Rheum_Soc

Congratulations to @rosadelauro the recipient of ACR’s 2024 Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology! #act4arthritis

TY to Maxe with @RepBeatty for meeting with us and sharing our concerns regarding PBMs, research funding, and Medicaid. #Act4Arthritis @ACRheumDC @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc

@SenJonHusted TY for talking with us about PBMs and how they affect those with rheumatic diseases. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc @ACRheumDC

@berniemoreno thank you for addressing our concerns about PBMs, NIH funding and Medicare for those with arthritis. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc @ACRheumDC

Thank you @RepThompson and the staff for taking time to meet with us and listen to our concerns about Medicare cuts, Medicaid, NIH research funding and PBMs. #Act4Arthritis @cdowneymd @karleen_su @ACRheumDC

Truly an honor to represent @ACRheumDC & @ACRheum with @HowardYangMD today to meet @RepJudyChu on advocacy day! #Act4Arthritis during #LupusAwarenessMonth

Thank you @SenAdamSchiff for advocating for rheum patients and rheumatic healthcare professionals. @LAlupusLady @cdowneymd @ACRheumDC @karleen_su @stimils10 @SoCa_Rheum_Soc #act4arthritis

Thank you @tedlieu for advocating for rheum patients and rheumatic healthcare professionals. @LAlupusLady @ACRheumDC @karleen_su @SoCa_Rheum_Soc #act4arthritis

ACR advocacy volunteers are heading to the hills to preserve access to care Medicare patients, ask to invest in medical research, and fight against PBM. @cdowneymd @ACRheumDC @karleen_su @stimils10 @SoCa_Rheum_Soc #act4arthritis

On Capitol Hill with @ACRheum to advocate for #HR879: •Reverse the 2.83% MPFS cut •Add 2% to offset inflation •Tie updates to the MEI Patients deserve sustainable access to care. Follow @ACRheumDC #Act4Arthritis #FixMPFS #Rheumatology #ACRAdvocacy