We're happy to continue our partnership with Platinum level member, Bristol Myers Squibb for the 2021-2022 year! We look forward to working together!

Thrilled to continue partnering with longtime Platinum level member, JanssenUS for the 2021-2022 year! We look forward to working together!

#HR3 has the potential to leave providers underwater who administer medications in their offices. Joined by partners in the #rheum community, we voiced our concerns to Nancy Pelosi – read our letter here: csro.info/UserFiles/file…

#AB347, authored by @drarambulaAD31 passed out of #CALeg Senate Committee on Health by a vote of 8 -0. Dr. Samy Metyas CalRheumAlliance testified along with patients. Looms4Lupus along with many organizations called in to support #AB347. #Steptherapy #Steptherapyreform

ICYMI: FDA Approves Cyltezo, the 1st INTERCHANGEABLE Biosimilar to Humira - interchangeable means this biosimilar may be substituted for the Humira without the prescriber notice (by pharmacy)in same way generics are substituted for brand name drugs bit.ly/3G0v1wU

FDA Approval of Pfizer Inc. Xeljanz (tofacitinib) for Ankylosing Spondylitis pfizer.com/news/press-rel…

Manuscript with ORAL Surveillance Data Available in the New England Journal of Medicine January 27 Issue nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Thank you, Tim Madden, representing CalRheumAlliance for all your tips for advocating bills! It is important to make your conversation personable and prepare yourself with knowledge of the four bills: #AB2352 #AB1880 #SB853 #SB987 #AdvocacyInAction

The CA Assembly just overwhelming passed a bill to ensure that an appeal of a #steptherapy or #priorauthorization request must be reviewed by a “clinical peer”, a physician of the same or similar speciality (rheumatologist reviewing a rheumatologist)! #CaLeg Arthritis Foundation Advocacy #AB1880

CRA Diamond Sponsor News: The new Pfizer Medical portal is now live! The new Pfizer Medical portal is a personalized digital experience that easily connects you to cross-therapeutic Pfizer medical content and experts—all in one place. Explore more at pfizermedical.pfizerpro.com.

CRA Diamond Sponsor News: At AbbVie, we are committed to providing treatment options for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). To learn more about a treatment option for your adult patients with active AS, please visit: abbv.ie/rv-aspdc.

CRA Diamond Sponsor News: How to help patients manage ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and get them back to their daily activities calrheum.org/news/cra-diamo…

This season, Congress has multiple paths to avert cuts, preserve seniors’ access to physicians & ensure Medicare access across the country. We have a bipartisan legislative fix & ample funding in the Medicare Improvement Fund. We urge lawmakers to act now. spr.ly/6012RRr9u

CRA Diamond Sponsor News: Pfizer’s myositis research recruitment call calrheum.org/cra-diamond-me…

CRA President, Samy Metyas, MD shares how patients face an unexpected adversary: 'copay accumulators' jeopardizing access to life-saving medications, forcing impossible choices between health and sustenance. capitolweekly.net/california-leg…

CRA Platinum Member News: Continued coverage for patients with RA calrheum.org/cra-platinum-m…

Registration for the 2025 CRA 21st Annual Meeting with SCRS and our 3rd Annual APP Meeting is now OPEN! Visit our website to register + make a hotel reservation. calrheum.org/event/2025-cra…

Meet our faculty at our 21st Annual Meeting with SCRS! Join us to learn from top faculty shaping the future of our field. Expert insights, cutting-edge knowledge & inspiring discussions await! calrheum.org/event/2025-cra… Who are you most excited to hear from?

AB 577 (Wilson) Passes Assembly Health Committee – Dr. Anthony Padula Provides Testimony! AB 577 prohibits health plans/PBMs from steering patients from physician offices for administration or dispensing of drugs. AB577 goes from 0:52 - 1:07 lnkd.in/gBhJyRTN

Advocacy in Action 2025 happening today! We’re turning challenges into action! Photo 1: CRA Board Member, Dr. Padula & his patient sharing payer challenges Photo 2: Dr. Padula, CA Chronic Care Coalition CEO, Liz Helms & Asm. Jeff Gonzalez #patientadvocacy #AdvocacyDay2025