RheumPAC
RheumPAC is the ACR’s nonpartisan political action committee (PAC) that works to elect and support pro-rheumatology candidates.
It is the only PAC dedicated to the interests of the rheumatology profession. RheumPAC was created in 2007 with the mission of educating, electing, and supporting federal lawmakers who understand and can positively address the issues that impact rheumatology care providers and their patients.
Find out what the ACR is doing to protect and promote rheumatology.
The ACR has long urged Congress to work towards long-term, sustainable reforms to Medicare physician reimbursement and applauds the introduction of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. It is critical to mitigate current cuts and work towards a long-term, sustainable solution to Medicare physician payment.
Cuts to Medicaid would be catastrophic for our nation’s most vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals and families, pregnant people, elderly adults, and individuals with disabilities, all populations where at least one in four adults are living with rheumatic disease.
vital research Funding
Reinstate federal funding for programs engaged in vital research to combat rheumatic diseases, both at the NIH and at the Department of Defense through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP).
Support expansion of the rheumatology workforce by adequately funding Graduate Medical Education and permanently repealing the cap on Medicare funded training positions.
Ensure long-term, viable patient access to telehealth services by resolving inter-state licensing issues and preserving reimbursement parity for virtual visits.
Increase transparency required for pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operations and drug pricing mechanisms, including reporting requirements for rebates and drug price increases.
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2025 ACR Top Policy Priorities
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Frequently Asked Questions
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