Supporter Guidelines

The ACR believes that corporate partner collaborations can be ethical, positive, and productive. We look for opportunities that support the ACR’s mission to empower rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty.

The ACR’s supporter guidelines for industry interactions include the ACR’s Guiding Principles on Interactions with External Entities and in addition, the College adheres to several external guidelines.

• Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support
• Council of Medical Specialty Societies Code for Interactions with Companies
• PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
• Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) Code of Ethics for Interactions with Health Care Professionals
• Office of Inspector General’s Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• AMA Code of Medical Ethics Opinion 9.6.2 - Gifts to Physicians from Industry