As 2021 draws to a close, I wanted to write with appreciation for your support of the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations and our work to advocate for excellence in the field of rheumatology, ensuring our patients have access to the highest quality of care.
New Year's Eve is often a time of reflection, and as I consider the past year, I recall our many successes: seven states signed accumulator program bans into law; five states reformed the use of step therapy protocols; Texas passed an innovative “gold carding” law to reduce the burden of prior authorization; and West Virginia passed a rebate pass-through law to directly assist patients with high out-of-pocket costs – the first of its kind in the nation.
It is our collective advocacy that makes these wins possible. Thank you for the ways you've taken action this year.
Tomorrow, a new year begins, with new opportunities to improve access to care for rheumatology patients. CSRO is ready, with a targeted plan to address white bagging, step therapy requirements, PBM transparency, rebate passthrough, accumulator programs, and other utilization management strategies.
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We are excited for the year ahead and look forward to our continued partnership.
Happy New Year!
