From the President’s Desk
Strengthen your state societies
March 2022—If you’re reading this column, you’re likely a member of the CAP. But are you also a member of your state pathology society? Too many pathologists think that joining the CAP is enough. The truth is, the CAP can have a greater impact—and pathologists can be more effective physician advocates for their patients—when partnering with robust state pathology societies. State societies are essential because so many of the policies and regulations governing our work as pathologists are enacted at the state level. Balance billing rules, scope of practice issues, and insurance regulations are often decided by each state. So many issues about how we are licensed, how we practice, and how we get paid are regulated at the state level.