At the time of this writing, Congress is considering another temporary continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding. This latest stopgap measure would extend funding for one set of agencies and departments through March 8 and the remaining set through March...
In January, Congress enacted another continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through March 1 for one set of agencies and March 8 for another. The physician community had conducted extensive outreach asking Congress to reverse the -3.4% reduction to the...
Below is a run-down of our advocacy highlights in 2023. The easiest way to get involved with our legislative outreach is to visit the RNS Action Center. Please get in touch with us via advocacy@rnsnurse.org if you have questions or would like more information! 2023...
Congress adjourned for the holidays having checked the National Defense Authorization Act off its to-do list, but there’s a long list of items waiting when they return in the new year. Of interest to the healthcare community, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will...
Congress averted a shutdown in November, extending government funding at current levels through January 19 for some agencies and February 2 for others. That means negotiation on appropriations bills will be fast and furious between now and then, in the hopes of...
The most widely reported story out of D.C. in October was the three-week vacancy of the House Speakership, but that was far from the only activity on Capitol Hill. Looking ahead, the government is currently funded through November 17. To avoid a shutdown, Congress...
August is always a quiet time on Capitol Hill because both congressional chambers “recess” and Members of Congress return home for several weeks. The time just before and after the August recess, however, tends to be extremely active – and this year’s been no...
On March 23, RNS members representing twelve states spent the day on Capitol Hill to talk about issues affecting rheumatology patients. Specifically, our members discussed three pieces of legislation, all of which would improve patients’ ability to access their...
Thank you for all your support! The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) has had an impactful year staying engaged with policy on the national, federal, and local levels. We believe it is important to stay-up-to-date on any policies that are being developed and learn how...
At the NICA Conference, a very important subject was brought up and discussed: Advocacy and how to involve your patients in advocacy and advocating for themselves. Patients who have a chronic illness are often hit with many things at the time of the diagnosis. Along...