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Advocacy Update
The key to success in changing government policies and funding is through grassroots advocacy
Make Your Voice Heard In Our Capitol!
California Arthritis Foundation Council
California Arthritis Advocacy Day, May 1-2, 2012 in Sacramento
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U.S. House Passes the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act!
Email your senator to get the act passed in the Senate. More Information
Advocacy Priorities
Become an Arthritis Advocate
Add your voice to the Arthritis Advocates. Discover how powerful one voice can be, especially when added to a growing chorus. Find out how you can influence public policy to improve public health for people with arthritis and to increase the amount of government funds dedicated to arthritis research Help the Arthritis Foundation accomplish its mission: to improve the lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Click Below To Become an Advocate or Ambassador
Physicians and Scientists: Click here to become a member of APRAA (Arthritis Providers and Researchers Advocacy Alliance)
Healthcare Reform
The Arthritis Foundation proposes the following principles be included in any health care reform legislation:
- Universal Access to Efficient, Healthcare for People with Arthritis
- Affordable, Sustainable, Comprehensive Care for All
- Preventive, Quality Care for All
- Health Information Technology to Increase Efficiency, Improve Health Outcomes and Facilitate Coordination of Care
- Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs
To find out more about becoming an Arthritis Advocate, contact Emma Davis at edavis@arthritis.org or by phone at 800.464.6240.
