Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes painful joint inflammation as well as other symptoms. Since RA is a disease that affects many systems in the body, successful treatment often requires the collaboration of multiple specialists to develop an individualized care plan for each person with this condition. The University of Kansas Health System offers all of these specialties available within 1 organization, offering you streamlined, coordinated continuum of care to manage your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.