News & Press Releases

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.

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.

NFL player chose the Arthritis Foundation as the nonprofit he is supporting for the NFL’s “My Cleats, My Cause” initiative.

Survey commissioned by the Arthritis Foundation reveals misconceptions about the leading cause of disability in the U.S.

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.

Foundation’s push for state and federal health care legislation in first half of 2015 advances agenda for people living with arthritis.

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.

The Congressional briefing strives to educate new and returning Congressional leaders about arthritis and its impact on constituents and the U.S. healthcare system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Arthritis Foundation helped influence ICER by including rheumatoid arthritis patients and their experiences with disease-modifying drugs and managing their disease

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.

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

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.

"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!

Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Ann Palmer joined Jennifer Aniston for a town hall panel discussion following a screening of Aniston’s movie, "Cake.,"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you have arthritis, you may have special concerns about the new coronavirus that causes the disease called COVID-19.

The Arthritis Foundation urges solutions to racial injustice and health care inequality in the Black community.

Leading experts explain you need to know about caring for your health and your family in during the COVID-19 outbreak.

More than 8 out of 10 respondents rank reducing pain as the most important aspect of a new osteoarthritis treatment; Arthritis Foundation launches critical patient-focused efforts during Pain Awareness Month in September.

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.

The Arthritis Foundation urges legislative solutions to surprise medical billing, especially for patients undergoing procedures such as knee or hip replacements for degenerative osteoarthritis.

Arthritis Foundation Issues Statement recognizing the need for better treatment for osteoarthritis patients.

Report represents one of the nation's largest studies of people living with arthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation, Trio & ARN announce collaboration to collectively respond to the patient voice as reported by the Live Yes! INSIGHTS study.

Urging consideration learned from patient data for two issues that are most challenging to patients: out-of-pocket costs and inappropriate use of step therapy.

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Natalie Decker kicks off Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month in July to support and inspire kids battling arthritis.