General

Political Contributions

RheumPAC is non-partisan and therefore, gives to candidates in all political parties. A candidate's party affiliation is not taken into account when determining a contribution. The committee uses one or all of the following criteria to determine RheumPAC support for a congressional candidate:

• The candidate supports rheumatology related issues.
• The candidate holds a leadership position or key committee assignment.
• The candidate was recommended by an ACR or ARHP member.

2011

U.S. House of Representatives

Representative John Barrow (D-GA)

Rep. Barrow is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Blue Dog Coalition. He was a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210) and the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894) in the 111th Congress. A local ACR member attended an event for Rep. Barrow in Atlanta.

Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV)

Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) was the sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act in the 110th and 111th Congress and is committed to ensuring access to osteoporosis testing. Rep. Berkley sits on the Ways & Means committee and continues to be a strong advocate for the rheumatology community.

Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Rep. Blackburn is a member of the Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health. She is a co-sponsor of the IPAB repeal legislation (H.R. 452) and the medical liability reform legislation (H.R. 5). She was a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Act and the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act in the 111th Congress. A local ACR member attended an event for Rep. Blackburn in Nashville.

Representative John Boehner (R-OH)

Rep. Boehner is the Speaker of the House of Representatives. David Borenstein, MD, ACR President, attended a physician event where he had the opportunity to discuss rheumatology related issues with the Speaker.

Representative Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX)

Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX), was the sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act in the 111th Congress and is committed to ensuring access to osteoporosis testing. As a physician and a member of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health, he is key leader in health care policy.

Representative G.K. Butterfield (D-NC)

Rep. Butterfield is a member of the Energy & Commerce committee. He was a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Act in the 110th Congress. A local ACR member attended an event for Rep. Butterfield and discussed rheumatology's role in physician payment reform.

Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

Rep. DeLauro is the ranking member of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Health. She is a strong supporter of funding for the pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program.

Representative Barney Frank (D-MA)

Rep. Frank has been an advocate for the rheumatology community. He was a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act and the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act in the 111th Congress.

Representative Jim Gerlach (R-PA)

Rep. Gerlach is a member of the House Ways & Means committee and Health subcommittee. He was a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Act in the 111th Congress. RheumPAC spoke with Rep. Gerlach on the need to readdress DXA reimbursement.

Representative Phil Gingrey, MD (R-GA)

Rep. Gingrey is a ob-gyn and a member of the House Energy & Commerce committee and Health subcommittee. He was the keynote speaker at the 2010 Legislative Session at the Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta. RheumPAC discussed the value of specialty care with the Congressman.

Representative Brett Guthrie (R-KY)

Rep. Guthrie is a member of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health. He is a co-sponsor of legislation that would repeal the IPAB, medical liability reform legislation and legislation that would remove the prompt pay discount from the average sale price of biologics.

Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA)

Rep. Kingston is Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies. He is also a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and related agencies.

Representative Joe Pitts (R-PA)

Rep. Pitts is the chair of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health. He was a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act in the 111th Congress

Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI)

Rep. Rogers is a member of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health. He is supportive of the pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program.

Representative Allyson Schwartz (D-PA)

Rep. Schwartz is a co-sponsor of the Preservation of Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries as well as the IPAB repeal bill and legislation that would remove the prompt pay discount from the average sale price of biologics. She was a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Act and the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act in the 111th Congress.

Representative Ed Towns (D-NY)

Rep. Towns is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Health subcommittee. He was a co-sponsor of the DXA legislation in the 111th Congress and is a current co-sponsor of legislation that would remove the prompt pay discount from the average sale price calculation for biologics. A local ACR member attended a small in-district event for Rep. Towns.

Representative Tim Walz (D-MN)

RheumPAC attended an event for Rep. Walz in Minneapolis. Rep. Walz has been supportive of rheumatology issues in the past as a co-sponsor of DXA and the Arthritis Act in the 111th Congress. RheumPAC had a chance to discuss current issues facing the rheumatology community with Rep. Walz and other members of the Minnesota congressional delegation.

Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA)

RheumPAC attended an event for Rep. Waxman in Los Angeles. Rep. Waxman is the ranking member of the Energy & Commerce committee and a member of the Health subcommittee. He has shown his support of the rheumatology community by co-sponsoring the Arthritis Act bringing the legislation up for a vote in the committee in the 111th Congress.

U.S. Senate

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)

Senator Brown is a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and related agencies. Senator Brown is supportive of the pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program and was helpful in securing the provision in the Affordable Care Act. Local ACR members attended an event for Senator Brown in Ohio.

Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT)

Sen. Hatch is the ranking member of the Senate Finance committee and a member of the Health, Education, Labor & Pension committee. David Borenstein, MD, ACR President, attended a small event for the Senator and discussed rheumatology related issues.

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

Senator Klobuchar was a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Act in the 111th Congress and is the lead sponsor of legislation to address prescription drug shortages. She is also a great supporter of medical research.

Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME)

Sen. Snowe was the sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act in the 111th Congress. Sen. Snowe was an integral part of getting increased reimbursement for DXA screenings included in the final health reform bill.

2010

U.S. House of Representatives

Representative John Barrow (D-GA)

Rep. Barrow is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Health subcommittee and the Blue Dog Coaltion. He is a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210) and the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894). RheumPAC thanked Rep. Barrow for his support and discussed the negative effects of the elimination of consultation codes.

Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV)

Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) was the sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769) in the 110th Congress and is committed to ensure access to osteoporosis testing. Rep. Berkley sits on the Ways & Means subcommittee on Health and continues to be a strong advocate for the rheumatology community.

RheumPAC attended a breakfast for Rep. Berkley in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congresswoman for her leadership and dedication to the “Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act” (H.R.1894/S.). Rep. Berkley is the 2009 recipient of the ACR Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology.

Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Rep. Blackburn is a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894), the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210) and a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Health subcommittee. RheumPAC thanked the Congresswoman for her support and discussed the importance of specialty care.

Representative Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX)

Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX), is the Republican sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769). As a physician and a member of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health, he is key leader in health care policy.

Representative Dave Camp (R-MI-04)

Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) is the ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee. RheumPAC educated Rep. Camp on the negative effects the elimination of consultation code is having on specialty care and the importance of continued access to bone density scans.

Representative Lois Capps (D-CA)

Rep. Capps is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Health subcommittee. Rep. Capps is a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R.1210) and the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894). RheumPAC thanked Rep. Capps for her support of the rheumatology community and women's health issues.

Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

Rep. DeLauro is a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894), the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210). She is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Health subcommittee. She has requested $5 million for FY 2011 to fund the pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program. RheumPAC thanked Rep. DeLauro for her support and discussed issue affecting the rheumatology community.

Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA)

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) is the sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R.1210/S.984) and continues to be one of the ACR's greatest champions. She was instrumental in the House passage of the Arthritis Act in September 2008. She was awarded one of the first ACR Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology for her dedication to the Arthritis Act and the rheumatology community.

RheumPAC attended a breakfast event for Rep. Eshoo in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congresswoman for her support and discuss health care reform.

Representative Barney Frank (D-MA)

Rep. Frank authored a House sign-on letter supporting Senator Specter's letter to Secretary Sebelius urging the reinstatement of consultation codes. He is a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894), the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210). RheumPAC thanked the Congressman for his leadership and discussed the importance of specialty care.

Representative Charles Gonzalez (D-TX)

Rep. Gonzalez was recommended for RheumPAC support by ACR Member Rudy Molina, MD, of San Antonio, TX. Rep. Gonzalez is a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894), the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210) and a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Health subcommittee.

Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA)

Rep. Kingston is the current Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies. As ACR deals with FDA issues regularly, Rep. Kingston is a key member with whom to establish a relationship. RheumPAC attended a small function for Rep. Kingston and discussed the negative effects of the removal of unapproved colchicine from the market.

Representative Sander Levin (D-MI)

Rep. Levin is the Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. RheumPAC attended an event for the Congressman and discussed the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894) and appropriate reimbursement for specialty care.

Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY)

Rep. Lowey is a member of the House Appropriations Committee which has jurisdiction over appropriating funding for public health programs. RheumPAC thanked the Congresswoman for co-sponsoring the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R.1210) and the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894) and discussed the importance of funding the recently passed pediatric loan repayment program.

Representative Jim Matheson (D-UT)

Rep. Matheson is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Health subcommittee. During the House's health reform debate, Rep. Matheson offered an amendment to create a pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program. He is also a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210).

Representative Joe Pitts (R-PA)

Rep. Pitts is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Health subcommittee. He is a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894). RheumPAC discussed the Arthritis Act and a permanent fix to the SGR with Rep. Pitts.

Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI)

During the House's health reform debate, Rep. Rogers was the Republican author of the Matheson amendment to create a pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program. RheumPAC thanked the Congressman for his support of children's access to specialty care.

Representative Mike Ross (D-AR)

Rep. Ross is an influential member of the Energy & Commerce Health subcommittee. He is a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210). He is also the Health Care Task Force Chair of Blue Dog Coalition.

Representative Allyson Schwartz (D-PA)

RheumPAC had the opportunity to thank Rep. Schwartz for speaking at the Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia and for her co-sponsorship of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R.1210) and the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894). Rep. Schwartz is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX)

Rep. Sessions is a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894) and the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210). RheumPAC attended an event for the Congressman in Dallas and discussed rheumatology related issues.

Representative John Shimkus (R-IL)

RheumPAC spoke with the Congressman about the negative effects of the elimination of the consultation code and the importance of the Arthritis Act. Rep. Shimkus is the current Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Health subcommittee.

Representative Lee Terry (R-NE)

Rep. Terry is a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894), the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1210) and a member of the House Energy & Commerce committee. RheumPAC met with Rep. Terry to thank him for his support and to educate him on the College's legislative priorities.

Representative Fred Upton (R-MI)

Rep. Upton is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce committee and is the lead Republican on the "Arthritis Prevention, Control an d Cure Act" (H.R.1210/S.984). RheumPAC attended a breakfast for Rep. Upton in Washington D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congressman for his leadership on the Arthritis Act and to discuss important issues in health care reform discussions.

Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY)

Rep. Whitfield is a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Health subcommittee and a co-sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (H.R. 1894). RheumPAC attended a small breakfast for the Congressman and discussed the importance of specialty care.

U.S. Senate

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)

Sen. Boxer is the lead sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act" (S.984/H.R.1210) in the Senate. RheumPAC attended a dinner for Sen. Boxer in Washington, D.C. and thanked the Senator for her leadership of the bill as it remains a priority of the ACR.

Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA)

Sen. Johnny Isakson is a member of the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee and a co-sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R. 1210/S. 984). RheumPAC attended a dinner for Sen. Isakson in Atlanta and had the opportunity to thank the Senator for his support and discuss health care reform.

Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR)

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and the lead Senate sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769). RheumPAC attended two events for Sen. Lincoln and had the opportunity to thank the Senator for her leadership in addressing patient access to DXA scans and speak with her about other ACR legislative priorities.

Senator Harry Reid (D-NV)

RheumPAC spoke with Sen. Reid about a permanent fix to the SGR and educated him on rheumatology related issues. Senator Reid is the Majority Leader of the Senate.

Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY)

Sen. Schumer is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and co-sponsor of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (S. 984). RheumPAC thanked him for his support of the Arthritis Act and discussed funding for the pediatric loan repayment program.

Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME)

Sen. Snowe is the lead Republican on the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (S. 769) and was an integral part of getting increased reimbursement for DXA screenings included in the final health reform bill. RheumPAC thanked Sen. Snowe for her dedication to preserving patient's access to DXA scans.

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)

Sen. Ron Wyden is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and a co-sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S. 769). RheumPAC attended a breakfast event for Sen. Wyden in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Senator for his support and discuss health care reform.

Non Incumbents

Andy Barr (KY-6)

Andy Barr is the Republican candidate for the sixth congressional district in Kentucky. Mr. Barr is passionate about arthritis related issues and rheumatology. Mr. Barr favorably completed the RheumPAC candidate questionnaire.

Dan Seals (IL-10)

Dan Seals is the Democratic candidate for the tenth congressional district in Illinois. Mr. Seals was recommended for RheumPAC support by ACR member Erin Arnold, MD. Mr. Seals favorably completed the RheumPAC candidate questionnaire.

Rob Woodall (GA-6)

Rob Woodall is the Republican candidate for the sixth congressional district in Georgia. Mr. Woodall is the former chief of staff to retiring Congressman John Linder. RheumPAC attended a small event for Mr. Woodall and educated him on important issues affecting the rheumatology community.

2009

U.S. House of Representatives

Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV)

Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) was the sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769) in the 110th Congress and is committed to ensure access to osteoporosis testing. Rep. Berkley sits on the Ways & Means subcommittee on Health and continues to be a strong advocate for the rheumatology community.

RheumPAC attended a breakfast for Rep. Berkley in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congresswoman for her leadership and dedication to the “Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act” (H.R.1894/S.). Rep. Berkley is the 2009 recipient of the ACR Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology.

Representative Rick Boucher (D-VA)

RheumPAC attended an event for Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA). Rep. Boucher is a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The committee has jurisdiction over public health legislation including the "Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act of 2009" (H.R.1210/S.984) and will be active in health care reform discussions. Rep. Boucher is a co-sponsor of the Arthritis Act.

Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA)

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) is the sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R.1210/S.984) and continues to be one of the ACR's greatest champions. She was instrumental in the House passage of the Arthritis Act in September 2008. She was awarded one of the first ACR Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology for her dedication to the Arthritis Act and the rheumatology community.

RheumPAC attended a breakfast event for Rep. Eshoo in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congresswoman for her support and discuss health care reform.

Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ)

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) is the Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health which has jurisdiction over various health care issues including the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R.1210/S.984).

Representative Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA)

RheumPAC attended an event for Rep. Tom Price, M.D., (R-GA) in Chicago at the AMA House of Delegates. Rep. Price is a member of the House Education and Labor Committee which plays a primary role in creating health care policy. In addition to his committee role, Rep. Price is an orthopedic surgeon and is supportive of physician issues. He is an ardent spokesperson for the importance of the physician - patient relationship and will be an important component of health care reform debates.

Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA)

Representative Mike Thompson is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Blue Dog Coalition and a co-sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S. 769). RheumPAC hosted a dinner for Rep. Thompson in St. Helena, CA and had the opportunity to thank the congressman for his support and discuss health care reform.

Representative Fred Upton (R-MI)

Rep. Upton is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce committee and is the lead Republican on the "Arthritis Prevention, Control an d Cure Act" (H.R.1210/S.984). RheumPAC attended a breakfast for Rep. Upton in Washington D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congressman for his leadership on the Arthritis Act and to discuss important issues in health care reform discussions.

U.S. Senate

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)

Sen. Boxer is the lead sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act" (S.984/H.R.1210) in the Senate. RheumPAC attended a dinner for Sen. Boxer in Washington, D.C. and thanked the Senator for her leadership of the bill as it remains a priority of the ACR.

Senator Richard Burr (R-NC)

RheumPAC attended an event for Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) in Washington, D.C. and had the opportunity to speak with Sen. Burr on multiple issues of importance to the ACR. Sen. Burr is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee.

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)

RheumPAC attended an event for Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in Dallas. During this event, RheumPAC representatives engaged Sen. Cornyn in issues important to rheumatology professionals including the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R.1210/S.984) and the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769). Sen. Cornyn is a member of the Senate Finance Committee. This powerful Senate committee has jurisdiction over Medicare and Medicaid issues and will play a major role in health care reform.

Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA)

Sen. Johnny Isakson is a member of the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee and a co-sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R. 1210/S. 984). RheumPAC attended a dinner for Sen. Isakson in Atlanta and had the opportunity to thank the Senator for his support and discuss health care reform.

Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR)

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and the lead Senate sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769). RheumPAC attended two events for Sen. Lincoln and had the opportunity to thank the Senator for her leadership in addressing patient access to DXA scans and speak with her about other ACR legislative priorities.

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Sen. Murkowski is a member of the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions committee and a previous co-sponsor of the Arthritis Act. RheumPAC attended a breakfast event for Sen. Murkowski in Washington, D.C. RheumPAC representatives spoke with her about the importance of the pediatric loan repayment program and the provision to increase DXA reimbursement and urged her support to keep both provisions in the final Senate health care bill.

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)

Sen. Murray is a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee as well as the Appropriations committee subcommittee on Health. She is a co-sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R. 1210/S.984). RheumPAC attended a dinner for Sen. Murray in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank her for her support of the Arthritis Act and discuss important issues in the health care reform debates.

Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)

Sen. Stabenow is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and a co-sponsor of the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (S.984/ H.R.1210) and the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R.1894/S.769). RheumPAC attended an event for Sen. Stabenow in Ann Arbor and had the chance to thank the Senator for her support of the rheumatology community.

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)

Sen. Ron Wyden is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and a co-sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S. 769). RheumPAC attended a breakfast event for Sen. Wyden in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Senator for his support and discuss health care reform.

2008

U.S. House of Representatives

Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV)

Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) was the sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769) in the 110th Congress and is committed to ensure access to osteoporosis testing. Rep. Berkley sits on the Ways & Means subcommittee on Health and continues to be a strong advocate for the rheumatology community.

RheumPAC attended a breakfast for Rep. Berkley in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congresswoman for her leadership and dedication to the “Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act” (H.R.1894/S.). Rep. Berkley is the 2009 recipient of the ACR Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology.

Representative Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX)

Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX), is the Republican sponsor of the "Medicare Fracture Prevention & Osteoporosis Testing Act" (H.R. 1894/S.769). As a physician and a member of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health, he is key leader in health care policy.

Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA)

RheumPAC attended a breakfast event for Rep. Eshoo in Washington, D.C. and had the chance to thank the Congresswoman for her support and discuss health care reform.

Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ)

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) is the Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on Health which has jurisdiction over various health care issues including the "Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act" (H.R.1210/S.984).

United States Senate

Senator Max Baucus (D-MT))

Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) is the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee which has jurisdiction over all Medicare and Medicaid issues and is a key player in health care reform. He is committed to addressing many important issues relating to rheumatology including Medicare physician payment reform and workforce shortages.