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Key Points Question What factors are associated with achievement of quality care markers among patients with rheumatoid arthritis? Findings In this cohort study including data from 581 770 individuals, patients who were male, had Medicare insurance, or had increased comorbidities were generally less likely to meet the selected rheumatoid arthritis quality care markers. Receiving a rheumatologist referral and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs was associated individually with meeting additional downstream quality care measures. Meaning The findings of this study suggest that quality care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis can be improved by prioritizing early treatment and focusing on vulnerable patient populations.