Is the cost of prescription drugs (such as a biologic) a barrier to your treatment? Have you stopped taking prescription drugs or modified your treatment plan due to out-of-pocket expenses? If so, your story can be part of the solution to lower costs for arthritis medications. The Arthritis Foundation Public Policy and Advocacy Department is embarking on a new initiative to raise awareness about the unfair cost sharing burden of arthritis medications. Complete the survey to tell us how the cost of arthritis medication has impacted your life.
2011 Volunteer Advocacy Awards
The Public Policy and Advocacy Department is excited to present two volunteer awards for 2011: The Edward M. Kennedy Advocacy Leadership Award and the Emerging Leader in Advocacy Award. Download the application materials and criteria and apply today!
Recipients of the awards will receive a two night hotel stay and roundtrip airfare to the Annual Meeting of the Arthritis Foundation held November 17-19, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California to receive the award. Additionally, winners will also receive up to $1,000 reimbursement for participation in the 2012 Advocacy Summit held March 12-14 in Washington DC.
Calling All College Students!
The Arthritis Foundation Public Policy and Advocacy Department in Washington, D.C. is seeking an intern for the Winter semester. Come gain practical, hands-on-experience working for a non-profit patient advocacy organization. The Department focuses on federal advocacy, policy analysis, issue tracking, and training and support for our grassroots advocates.
Despite how common these diseases are,awareness – which can lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatments and improved outcomes, more research funding and a steady supply of physicians trained to treat these diseases – isn’t as high as it should be. Through our combined advocacy efforts, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Arthritis Foundation are working to change that. Read more...
Raising Our Voices to Fuel Arthritis Research
“Advocacy is critical to funding research,” says Arthritis Foundation Vice President for Advocacy Amy Melnick. “There are so many different health issues competing for the same dollars... We are the only nonprofit organization specifically dedicated to arthritis research, advocacy and education support. So we are able to convene the best and the brightest from every organization to determine and pursue the best directions for research.”
CDC Study Confirms that Arthritis Strikes 3 Million U.S. Hispanics and Latinos
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) just released findings from a recent study on the prevalence of arthritis in Hispanic populations living in the United States, including Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Dominicans, Cubans, and several others.
Read more about the CDC study findings and resources for Hispanics suffering from arthritis.
Advocates Caught ... Making a Difference!
Come see what's new in advocacy and what people, like yourself, are doing around the country to help the 46 million Americans living with arthritis.
Calling All College Students!
