Rheumatology Network Newsletter

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Most Rheumatology Patients Have Insurance but Still Struggle to Pay for Care

Only 60 percent of patients with rheumatic disease are treated by a rheumatologist, 90 percent have health insurance, but 60 percent struggle to pay for healthcare expenses, survey shows.

Rheumatic Disease Affects One in Four

A new survey by the American College of Rheumatology shows that one in four Americans have rheumatic disease. Among the surveyed patients, 50 percent were forced into step therapy.

ACR Rheumatic Disease Report Card: How Well Is Your State Doing?

As we say goodbye to September and Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, we'd like to take a quick look at access to care for patients with rheumatic disease. In this slideshow, we highlight the best and worst performers (spoiler alert: only one state received an A.)

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