Be there this August 25-27 in Austin, Texas, as we gather with the rheumatology community to strategize about advocacy and celebrate CSRO's 20 years of serving as a voice for rheumatology at our annual Advocacy Conference.

Featuring a keynote presentation from Dr. Alex Oshmyansky, Founder and CEO of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, this year's program will include sessions highlighting the current issues impacting your patients and practice – view the full agenda here.

Registration closes July 23 and is complimentary for rheumatologists and their practice partners. Don't this inspiring event; sign up today!

Sign up to learn how to expand infusion suite services and increase market share during the second seminar in CSRO's new Business of Rheumatology series.

Attendees will receive insights on how to successfully provide infusion services to patients of other specialties from a panel of experts with experience in managing this element of a practice's business.

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.

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

CALIFORNIA

Rebate Pass Through

• SB 873: Passed the Senate, delivered to Assembly

COLORADO

Accumulators

• SB 195: Signed by the Governor

NEVADA

Biomarker Testing

• AB 155: Amendments limit scope to cancer, Assembly concurs with Senate amendments

Non-medical Switching

• SB 57: Delivered to the Governor

Step Therapy

• SB 194: Signed by the Governor
• SB 167: Passed Assembly, transmitted to the Senate

NEW YORK

Biomarker Testing

• S1196: Passed the Senate, referred to Assembly Ways and Means committee

Step Therapy

• A463: Passed the Assembly
• S2677: Passed the Senate

Rebate Pass Through

• S2393: Amended and recommitted to Insurance committee

OKLAHOMA

Biomarker Testing

• SB 513: Signed by the Governor

RHODE ISLAND

Accumulators

• S799: Passed by Senate, referred to House Corporations committee

TEXAS

Accumulators

• HB 999: Transmitted to the Governor 

Connect with CSRO: Follow Us on Social Media

Follow @CSROAdvocacy on Twitter and Facebook and Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) on LinkedIn to receive real-time updates on relevant legislation and advocacy efforts, along with news and events. 

Business of Rheumatology: June 14, 2023

Learn about ways to expand infusion suite services at the next installment in CSRO's virtual seminar series to help support rheumatology practices.

Virtual Advocacy Day: July 13, 2023

Advocate alongside CSRO as we host live conversations with health care leaders from the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.

Advocacy Conference: August 25-27, 2023

Join us in Austin for our Advocacy Conference and celebration of our 20th Anniversary! 

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.

CSRO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has remained dedicated to ensuring access to the highest quality care since 2003 – donate today.

Questions?

Please visit the CSRO website for other news and updates, and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at info@csro.info.