Vision Statement
To enhance the value and impact of rheumatology in a changing health care environment
Mission Statement
Advancing Rheumatology
Core Values
The ACR endorses the following core values in support of our vision and mission: Professionalism, Sustainability, Service and Innovation.
To effectively realize this vision, mission and our core values, the ACR adopted a multi-year strategic plan in 2010 focused on organizational priorities:
Goal A: Practice
The ACR will proactively improve the physician practice.
Goal B: Advocacy
The ACR will increase its influence with the federal government to improve policy outcomes.
Goal C: Education
The ACR will be the premier educational source for rheumatology professionals.
Goal D: Workforce
The ACR will facilitate the recruitment, training and retention of well-qualified rheumatology professionals.
Goal E: Quality of Care
The ACR will define and promote the standard of quality of care for people with rheumatic diseases.
Goal F: Registry
The ACR will provide members the tools necessary to be adaptive in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Goal G: Research
The ACR will promote clinical and basic research in arthritis and musculoskeletal disease.
Goal H: Communication
The ACR will effectively communicate and advance the identity of the organization and rheumatology professionals to internal and external constituencies.
Goal I: Organization
The ACR will have the organizational capabilities and resources necessary to achieve its mission and serve its members.
