News & Advocacy

ACR: Rheumatology Association of Iowa Supports Members & Advocates for Patients

posted: August 15, 2023
The Rheumatologist highlights RAI activities Read the Full Article

RAI Promotes Clinical Trials Under Way in Iowa

posted: June 20, 2023
The University of Iowa is a center for vitally important clinical research and trials.The Rheumatology Association of Iowa champions clinical trials under way in Iowa. As affirmed by the National... Read More

Iowa Governor Signs Medical Malpractice Reform Law

posted: February 28, 2023
The Des Moines register reports that Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a law limiting the amount of money Iowans can receive in medical malpractice lawsuits Read the Full Article

Take Action to Prevent Non-Medical Switching

posted: February 25, 2023
The Rheumatology Association of Iowa, as a member of the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations, encourages members to Make Your Voice Heard on the subject of non-medical switching by... Read the Newsletter

President’s Message

posted: February 23, 2023
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 9th Annual Meeting of the Rheumatology Association of Iowa. Much has changed since our last meeting – life slowly getting close but quite to... Read More

RAI Update: Congress Passes Medicare Cuts That Threaten Patient Access to Care

posted: December 23, 2022
The House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill December 23 to fund the government through September of 2023 that will cause Medicare physician reimbursement to be cut by 2 percent in 2023 and... Read the Newsletter

Take Action to Prevent Medicare Cuts

posted: December 7, 2022
There is an urgent need for the rheumatology community to contact lawmakers in Washington to direct them to address Medicare physician reimbursement in the end-of-year spending package that is... Read the Newsletter

RAI Update: August CSRO Update

posted: August 24, 2022
We would like to share the following important message from the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO). Read the Newsletter

RAI Update: July CSRO Update

posted: July 25, 2022
We would like to share the following important message from the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO). Read the Newsletter

RAI Update: Messages from ACR, CSRO, and WJ Weiser Government Affairs

posted: June 21, 2022
A summary of healthcare policy news relevant to the rheumatology community. Read the Newsletter

RAI Supports Federal Bipartisan Legislation, the Safe Step Act

posted: May 10, 2021
The Crohn's Colitis Foundation asked national and state physician organizations to join a campaign in support of federal bipartisan legislation to require that insurers offer a medically... Read More