Advocacy

Advocacy Blog: The High Cost of Delays

Every DermPATM has a story about barriers to effective treatment. 

SDPA Board Sends Letter to Congress Encouraging Support of the Non-Profit Sector

The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) urges Congress to also include associations, nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations within any federal aid packages or supplemental appropriations measures.

PAs on the Hill: SPDA 2019 Summer Conference

SDPA, in partnership with AAPA, is pleased to extend a special invitation to PAs in dermatology attending the SDPA Annual Summer Conference 2019 in DC, or those living in the area, to participate in SDPA’s Capitol Hill Day on Wednesday, June 5.

Capitol Hill Hearing on Step Therapy | November 15, 2018

The SDPA is a professional member of the Derma Care Access Network (DCAN), an organization that sponsors educational initiatives and advocacy programs designed to encourage informed policymaking about the benefits of access to approved therapies and appropriate clinical care.

AAPA Leadership and Advocacy Summit Recap & the Importance of Donating to the PA PAC

The PA PAC is a bipartisan political action committee of the AAPA. It is the only federal PAC that is dedicated to advancing the PA profession. The mission of the PA PAC is to allow individual PAs to share in the opportunity to support federal candidates for Congress who have demonstrated their belief and understanding of the principles to which the PA profession is dedicated.

Summary | AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2017

2017 AAPA conference highlighted the many current and controversial issues affecting daily PA practice and was attended by PA leaders from across the country. Below is a synopsis of the main topics discussed.

2016 in Review | Advancing & Advocating for Derm PAs

We wanted to take a moment to share some of our ongoing efforts to continue to empower, educate and advance your future.