California Rheumatology Alliance

Please continue to practice good hand washing and social distancing to stay safe and healthy!

The American College of Rheumatology has developed clinical recommendations for rheumatology providers for the management of rheumatic diseases during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more:

AbbVie myAssist patient assistance program may help patients receive their medications if they've been affected by an unexpected change in insurance or income due to COVID-19. Click the link below for more information https://www.abbvie.com//patient-assistance-and-covid19.html

It's not too late to register for our FREE luncheon at ACR! Join us Sunday, November 10th at 12:30pm as we discuss the latest update to the Final Rule as well as a California legislative update! Register today by clicking this link: http://calrheum.org/meetings

ICYMI - check out the 2019 Advocacy Summit video recap below with Arthritis Foundation California + National Psoriasis Foundation. We look forward to you joining us in 2020!!

CRA Government Consultant, Tim Madden, providing an overview of the current legislative session to prep attendees for their meetings

Ready to kick off the #CASummit19 with Arthritis Foundation and National Psoriasis Foundation here in Sacramento

Join us as we partner with the Arthritis Foundation California + the National Psoriasis Foundation for our annual CA Advocacy Summit on Monday, May 20th in Sacramento, CA. It's not too late to RSVP! Contact us today!

Evenity, from CRA Platinum Member, Amgen has been approved by the FDA for treatment of osteoporosis in post menopausal women at risk for fracture. Read more below!

Join us for the CRA 15th Annual Meeting at the Carl Pearson Symposium! April 12-14, 2019. To register + for more information, please visit our website at www.calrheum.org/meetings

Decision to Allow Medicare Advantage Plans to Utilize Step Therapy in Part B Compromises Patient Access; Puts Insurers in Control of Treatment Decisions

Ankylosing spondylitis is associated with increased prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy...

On May 5th, along with his friends, family and colleagues, the CRA honored Dr. Neal Birnbaum and awarded him the CRA Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. James Davis and Dr. Lester Miller shared some amazing stories with all of us. We also honored and thanked Drs. Daniel Furst and Sudhakar Tumuluri for their dedication and contribution for serving on the CRA Board of Directors. We granted the 2018 CRA/Bevra Hahn Fellowship scholarship to Dr. Brian Abe with Stanford University. ... Congratulations to everyone!!