To support community rheumatologists, CSRO has engaged Mark Watson, a healthcare attorney with Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C. to provide a general overview of an agreement proposed by Prime Therapeutics.

Join CSRO during ACR Convergence 2023 in San Diego for an Exclusive Member Breakfast on Sunday, November 12. This is an opportunity to converse with others in the rheumatology community about challenges you may be facing and discuss your state society's priorities for the year ahead. Registration is required – sign up now!

Exclusive Member Breakfast

Sunday, November 12

7:00am PT

Please note: this is not an official function/event of the American College of Rheumatology.

Each year, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a member for outstanding and sustained service through their Distinguished Service Award. CSRO Board Member Erin Lois Arnold, MD, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of this esteemed award.

Dr. Arnold is the Founder and Senior Partner of Arnold Arthritis and Rheumatology in Skokie, Illinois, and a passionate advocate working to improve patient access to rheumatology care. A well-deserved recognition – congratulations, Dr. Arnold!

BPC National Policy & Advocacy Summit

The Biologics Prescribers Collaborative (BPC) is hosting its annual National Policy & Advocacy Summit on Biologics on November 2 in Washington, D.C.

The summit will feature experts in the policy and health care space and is free to attend. More details and registration are available here.

RRF Workforce Expansion Award

The Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF) offers a Mentored Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Award for Workforce Expansion to increase the supply of rheumatology healthcare providers to better meet the needs of people with rheumatic diseases across the United States, particularly in geographically underserved areas.

This award provides $25,000 of support to provide tailored training for nurse practitioners or physician assistants who are new to the field of rheumatology.

Applications for the next cycle of funding are due December 1, 2023 - more details and information on how to apply can be found here.

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What's Happening in the States

CSRO tracks legislative activity relevant to the rheumatology community and their patients. Check out the list below to see the status of CSRO priority bills from the past two weeks, and click here to view a full status report of CSRO priority bills.

Be sure to check out our interactive legislative map tool for additional details.

FLORIDA

Accumulators 

• SB 228: Filed

Action Center

Use CSRO's convenient online platform to easily find out who your elected officials are and engage with them directly.

Advocacy Council

Amplify your voice by assembling with other like-minded individuals to enhance CSRO’s advocacy initiatives.

Legislative Map Tool

Find your state on our interactive map tool to learn about current or proposed policy and ways you can take action to make an impact.

Rheum for Action

Learn about the latest advocacy issues in CSRO's advocacy column produced in partnership with Rheumatology News.

Payer Issues Reporting Form

Request assistance with any payer relation issues that may be impacting your patients or office.

Policy Correspondence

Easily access all of CSRO’s policy letters submitted to payers, state, and federal governments as an informational resource.

Step Therapy Cover Sheets

Review CSRO's state-specific step therapy materials that help guide practices in gaining an exemption from step therapy protocols.

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