Clinical Practice

ACR Session

Raise Your Voice! Advocacy Update from Government Affairs

Moderator(s)

• 

  Courtney Crayne, MD

  University of Alabama Birmingham
• CD

  Christina Downey, MD, MD

  Loma Linda University Medical Center

This session will provide an overview from the front lines of advocacy from the Chair of the ACR Government Affairs Committee, as well as an introduction for those who would like to become more involved in advocacy efforts.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the current and future areas of focus of the Government Affairs Committee
• Assess legislation that impacts rheumatology seen on regulations.gov
• Apply strategies to becoming a digital advocate in under two minutes

Presentations:

• 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Government Affairs Committee Front-Line Report
• 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

  Practical Ways to Make Your Voice Heard
• 1:50 PM - 2:00 PM

  Your Voice Matters