The Lupus Initiative is a project of the American College of Rheumatology managed by The Collaborative Initiatives Division of the ACR. ACR’s Collaborative Initiatives (COIN) shines a spotlight on the significance of rheumatology within the healthcare landscape and broader society. We leverage rheumatic diseases as compelling case studies to address complex medical challenges, promote health equity, eradicate disparities, and enhance the overall quality of patient care.
COIN began with a one-year federal grant and investment from the college to develop a set of resources to be utilized in medical schools to increase education around lupus and lupus disparities in 2009. This became the foundation for The Lupus Initiative. Today the Collaborative Initiatives department is a multidimensional department with a national focus on addressing disparities in lupus, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and reproductive health.
Additional resources for rheumatologic conditions are available from the links below:
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Reproductive Health and Rheumatic Disease
- For complimentary and for purchase courses and trainings please visit learn.rheumatology.org
ACR Collaborative Initiatives Special Committee
ACR Collaborative Initiatives (COIN) Department recognizes the following Working Group for their support and commitment to our mission of advancing health equity, eliminating health disparities, and improving the quality of patient lives:
Current Projects
Exciting projects are underway at the Lupus Initiative®, all aimed at raising awareness of lupus and eliminating the associated health disparities. Learn about TLI’s current projects.
The Newsroom contains the latest news, press releases, and other announcements related to the Lupus Initiative®. Get the latest information here.