News & Press Release

Arthritis Foundation Issues Statement Urging Congress to Support Legislative Solutions to Surprise Medical Billing
The Arthritis Foundation urges legislative solutions to surprise medical billing, especially for patients undergoing procedures such as knee or hip replacements for degenerative osteoarthritis.
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Arthritis Foundation Announces Partnership With APTA
The formal agreement reinforces a longstanding relationship between the two organizations, both committed to improving the lives of people living with the country’s leading cause of disability.
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Coronavirus Webinar
Join the Arthritis Foundation and national leading experts and patient advocates in a conversation about the coronavirus and arthritis. Hear the latest updates and what you need to know about caring for your health and your family in our new normal.
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Statement from our President and CEO, Ann Palmer
The Arthritis Foundation urges solutions to racial injustice and health care inequality in the Black community.
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Coronavirus and Arthritis: What You Need to Know
If you have arthritis, you may have special concerns about the new coronavirus that causes the disease called COVID-19.
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Arthritis News | A Mandate for Action
Results captured in A Mandate for Action, a report revealing a major health crisis and the astronomical effects of arthritis in the areas of pain, overall health and wellness and quality of care.
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Arthritis Foundation Releases First CBD Guidance for Adults With Arthritis
The Arthritis Foundation, in partnership with top experts in arthritis pain and CBD, offers patients a practical, first-of-its-kind resource with answers to their most common questions.
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Arthritis News | What Americans Don't Know
Survey commissioned by the Arthritis Foundation reveals misconceptions about the leading cause of disability in the U.S.
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Arthritis News | My Cleats, My Cause
NFL player chose the Arthritis Foundation as the nonprofit he is supporting for the NFL’s “My Cleats, My Cause” initiative.
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Cultivating a New Generation of Rheumatologists
As part of a multi-year commitment to address the rheumatologist shortage, the Arthritis Foundation granted five fellowship awards to universities dedicated to expanding the number of rheumatologists.
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The Arthritis Foundation Launches New Cause Marketing Campaign
The Arthritis Foundation is asking all Americans to rally and support its new cause campaign “Let’s Get a Grip on Arthritis,” so the disease can be eradicated once and for all.
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Our Advocacy | "Arthritis 101" Congressional Briefing
The Congressional briefing strives to educate new and returning Congressional leaders about arthritis and its impact on constituents and the U.S. healthcare system.
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Stay Informed | "Prescription for Access" Toolkit
The Arthritis Foundation is supporting and advocating for people with arthritis to ensure they are represented in and know how to navigate America’s health care system.
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Science & Research | 2016 Delivering on Discovery
For the first time, the Foundation included patient input to select six scientists who will work on funded-projects that show arthritis treatment innovation and steps toward a cure.
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Arthritis Foundation Proclaims a Patient Advocacy “Win” Through Its Work with the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)
The Arthritis Foundation helped influence ICER by including rheumatoid arthritis patients and their experiences with disease-modifying drugs and managing their disease
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Arthritis Foundation Expands to Further Engage People Living with Arthritis
AF welcomes Arthritis Introspective into the Arthritis Foundation family, as part of an expanding range of resources that provide help and support to people with all types of arthritis and related conditions
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Arthritis News | Arthritis Patients Survey
The Arthritis Foundation conducted a nationwide survey, commissioned by Harris Poll, to gain a deeper understanding of the everyday challenges faced by people living with arthritis.
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Foundation Events | 2016 Conference of Champions
Every year, the Arthritis Foundation rallies with its volunteer force to continue its mission of finding a cure for arthritis, the leading cause for disability in America.
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Matt Iseman Wins NBC's "The New Celebrity Apprentice,” and $978,000 for the Arthritis Foundation
Embodying what is means to be a Champion of Yes, Matt Iseman won NBC’s season 8 of “The New Celebrity Apprentice” last night and selected the Arthritis Foundation as his charity of choice.
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Arthritis News | The 21st Century Cures Act
Thanks in large part to the army of arthritis Advocates who worked tirelessly for two-plus years, the Arthritis Foundation celebrates the signing of the 21st Century Cures Act, a landmark bill that will accelerate medical research.
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Arthritis Foundation | Champion of Yes
The Arthritis Foundation announces the launch of the first major rebrand in the organization’s history, which focuses on the foundation’s role as a Champion of Yes for the arthritis community.
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Arthritis Foundation | Dr. Rowland W. Chang
Last month, after serving as the board chair elect for a year, Rowland W. (Bing) Chang, MD, MPH, assumed the role of board chair for the Arthritis Foundation.
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Foundation Events | 2016 Champion Awards
Nearly 400 people from around the country attended the annual Arthritis Foundation Conference of Champions from November 3-4 in Denver to connect with and learn from experts, influencers and fellow volunteers.
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Science & Research | 2015 Scientific Discovery Awardees
The Arthritis Foundation has announced that 11 scientists from across the United States and Canada were selected as the 2015 Scientific Discovery Awardees for their innovations toward finding a cure for arthritis and related diseases.
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Our Advocacy | The 21st Century Cures Act
Foundation’s push for state and federal health care legislation in first half of 2015 advances agenda for people living with arthritis.
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"Cake": A Painful Slice of Life
"Cake" really acknowledges the issues of living with chronic pain and shows how it can lead to feelings of isolation, but this movie also carries a message of hope and triumph!
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Our Advocacy | JIA PFDD Meeting
The JIA PFDD meeting will give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies, drug developers, health care providers and academic researchers the opportunity to hear directly from JIA patients and their families.
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Ann Palmer to Join Jennifer Aniston for Cake Movie Town Hall on Jan. 6
Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Ann Palmer joined Jennifer Aniston for a town hall panel discussion following a screening of Aniston’s movie, "Cake.,"
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Arthritis Foundation Confirms Drug Access for Express Scripts Customers
Discussions between Arthritis Foundation CEO Ann M. Palmer and Express Scripts, led to clarification of the company’s general formulary policies, with easing of a specific time-frame restriction.
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Arthritis Foundation Selects Michael Ortman as Board Chair
The Arthritis Foundation today announced the selection of Michael Ortman as the chair of its board of directors. Ortman has served on the board of the national organization since 2011.
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The Arthritis Foundation Applauds the Cancellation of the Medicare Part B Demonstration
The Arthritis Foundation, along with its network of more than 135,000 Advocates, is celebrating a massive victory today with the cancellation of the Medicare Part B Demonstration proposed by the CMS.
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