Advocacy Priorities for Improving the Lives of People with Arthritis
Because ignoring the pain and disability of arthritis is unacceptable, the Arthritis Foundation is working to conquer this debilitating disease and make a positive impact on the lives of people with arthritis. Follow the links below to find more information on our advocacy priorities and sample letters you can send to your Members of Congress urging them to step forward and take action on these important issues.
Access to Care
Research
- Fund Arthritis Research at the Department of Defense
- Support Arthritis Research at the National Institutes of Health
Prevention
You can also help us accomplish our goal of putting arthritis in the national spotlight by asking your Member of Congress to:
This list in no way encompasses all of the areas for legislative action. That's why we welcome your ideas for enhancing the arthritis advocacy agenda. Send your thoughts to advocacy@arthritis.org.
Arthritis Foundation Testifies before the FDA about Biosimilars. Read the Testimony.
Latest State Prevalence Data Released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn How Many In Your State Live With Arthritis.
New Data Shows Arthritis Impact Worse Among Minorities.
Read the Report Summary.
