Strengthening the Rheumatology Community

CRA encourages all rheumatologists in California to become engaged and active members. We offer membership categories for rheumatologists, fellows and non-physician health care providers and professionals who practice in the specialty of rheumatology. Read More

Protecting Patient Access To Treatment

CRA has advocated for patients and physicians for nearly 10 years. We support protection of the physician patient relationship and ensuring that the appropriate medications are available to patients based on medical necessity. Read More

Fellows’ Forum: Why Rheumatology Fellows Should Get Involved with Advocacy
Legislation & Advocacy – The Rheumatologist
Introduction Interest in rheumatology continues to grow, with more than 240 new adult and pediatric fellows to begin their training in the coming academic year. Given the broad and diverse career opportunities, it is an ACR goal to help guide trainees in their career decisions and professional development. Rheumatology fellowship often marks the transition from... [Read More]
House Health Care Bill Tosses 23M Off Insurance, CBO Says
Forbes - Pharma & Healthcare
The American Health Care Act passed earlier this month would cause 23 million Americans to lose coverage by 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
CMS Cancels Medicare Part B
California Rheumatology Alliance
The Obama administration Thursday evening announced it was killing a five-year Medicare initiative that would test new ways of paying for outpatient drugs in an effort to bring those prices down. The CRA has partnered with hundreds of organizations and advocates in opposition of this proposed rule and thank our members for their assistance in participating in our calls to action to protect our ability to provide care to our patients.

Fellows’ Forum: Why Rheumatology Fellows Should Get Involved with Advocacy
Legislation & Advocacy – The Rheumatologist
Introduction Interest in rheumatology continues to grow, with more than 240 new adult and pediatric fellows to begin their training in the coming academic year. Given the broad and diverse career opportunities, it is an ACR goal to help guide trainees in their career decisions and professional development. Rheumatology fellowship often marks the transition from... [Read More]
Congress must address how Medicare handles chronic illnesses
HealthcarePayer
Congress must address how Medicare handles chronic illnesses imacdonald Tue, 07/12/2016 - 11:07
New health plan announced with no copays for primary care
Sun Sentinel
Vanderheyden says the company is an "independently operated affiliate" of UnitedHealthcare.