Government & Advocacy
The American Academy of Dermatology Association's legislative policy, regulatory affairs, and grassroots advocacy team closely monitors and advocates on issues that affect the specialty of dermatology.
Policy and Advocacy News
- Congressional Policy and Advocacy: AADA continues to advocate for critical changes to health system reform (HSR) legislation. Check the AADA HSR Resource Center below for the latest information.
- Regulatory Policy: Valiant Announcement Regarding Shortage of Oxsoralen; 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Overview
- State Policy: AADA Releases Model Bill on Regulating Tanning Facilities.
- Grassroots Advocacy: AADA leadership is currently reviewing the new Senate legislation and will update the grassroots letter soon.
- AAD Advisory Board: 2010 Call for Resolutions.
- AADA's Statement on Senate Health System Reform Bill (H.R. 3590) Nov. 20, 2009
- HSR Major Physician Provisions: House and Senate Comparison Nov. 20, 2009
- Text of Senate Health System Reform Bill (H.R. 3590) Nov. 20, 2009
- Recently Adopted AMA Resolution on HSR Nov. 9, 2009
- House Passed Health Reform bill H.R. 3962 — more information to come Nov. 9, 2009
- AADA Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding H.R. 3961 and H.R. 3962 Nov. 6, 2009
- Comparison of Senate Finance Committee Reform Bill and H.R. 3962 Nov. 5, 2009
- Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) Oct. 29, 2009
- AADA Comparison of H.R. 3200 and Senate Finance Committee Bill Oct. 13, 2009
- AADA Comparison of H.R. 3200 and Senate Finance Committee Bill Oct. 13, 2009
- Senate Finance Committee Reform Bill, As Amended Oct. 7, 2009
- Comparison of Senate Finance Committee Reform Bill, Senate HELP Bill, and H.R. 3200 (from the Kaiser Family Foundation) Oct. 7, 2009
- AADA letter to Senate Finance Committee on Independent Medicare Commission (IMC) Sept. 29, 2009
- AADA Letter on Senate Finance Committee Bill Sept. 21, 2009
- Senate Finance Committee Proposal: America's Healthy Future Act Sept. 16, 2009
- H.R. 3200 Bill Text Aug. 12, 2009
- Summary of Medicare Provision in H.R. 3200 (from the Kaiser Family Foundation) Aug. 12, 2009
- AADA Letter on H.R. 3200 July 20, 2009
- Response to Senate Finance Committee Health Care Coverage and Financing Reform Proposals June 1, 2009
- Response to Senate Finance Committee Proposed Delivery System Reforms May 14, 2009
- House passes SGR reform bill. See the weekly HSR message for more information. Nov. 20, 2009
- Text of H.R. 3961 Nov. 20, 2009
- Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act Oct. 29, 2009
- Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 Oct. 16, 2009
- Medicare Physician Fairness Act Background Information Oct. 16, 2009
- Medicare Physician Payment System SGR Reform Fact Sheet Oct. 16, 2009
- HSR Update: AADA Launches Campaign to Contact Senators about SGR Reform Feb. 5, 2010
- HSR Update: Health System Reform at a Crossroads Jan. 29, 2010
- President's Message: FTC Charges Indoor Tanning Association with Making False Health and Safety Claims Jan. 27, 2010
- HSR Update: Senate Election Changes HSR Dynamics Jan. 22, 2010
- HSR Update: AADA Gears Up for Long-Term SGR Fight Jan. 15, 2010
- HSR Update: AADA Advocates for Positive Changes Jan. 8, 2010
- 2010 Medicare Changes: 10-Day Claims Hold Dec. 23, 2009
- HSR Update: Medicare Payment Freeze Passes Congress Dec. 21, 2009
- HSR Update: Take Action: Voice Opposition to Senate Bill Today Dec. 10, 2009
- HSR Update: Make Your Voice Heard on Health System Reform: Contact Your Senators! Dec. 10, 2009
- HSR Update: U.S. Senate Begins Debate on Health System Reform Bill Dec. 4, 2009
- HSR Update: House Passes Long-Term Physician Payment Reform Nov. 20, 2009
- HSR Update: House to Vote on Physician Payment Reform Nov. 13, 2009
- HSR Update: Poised to Take Action Nov. 6, 2009
- HSR Update: House Introduces Legislation Oct. 30, 2009
- HSR Update: Senate Fails to Pass S.1776 Oct. 23, 2009
- HSR Update: Grassroots Alert: We Need Your Help Now Oct. 16, 2009
- HSR Update: Your Voice More Crucial Than Ever Oct. 9, 2009
- HSR Update: Your Voice is Needed Now Oct. 2, 2009
- HSR Update: Response to Senate Finance Committee Proposal Sept. 25, 2009
- HSR Update: Making Our Voices Heard Sept. 18, 2009
- HSR Update: Change is Needed Sept. 11, 2009
- HSR Update: Congress to Return Sept. 4, 2009
- HSR Update: Personal Meetings on Capitol Hill Aug. 28, 2009
- HSR Update: Seeking Your Feedback Aug. 21, 2009
- President's Message: Increasing Communication Aug. 14, 2009
- AAD Health System Reform FAQs Aug. 13, 2009
- AAD Health System Reform Principles Aug. 12, 2009
- President's Message: A Seat at the Table July 28, 2009
- Make Your Voice Heard on Health System Reform: Contact Your Senators! Dec. 10, 2009
- Health System Reform Facts for Patients Dec. 10, 2009
- Radio News Release: AADA President David M. Pariser, MD, FAAD, speaks about key principles for health system reform Sept. 18, 2009
- Brian R. Sperber, MD, FAAD (KCMN-AM, Colorado Springs, Colo.) Sept. 18, 2009
- Marta J. VanBeek, MD, FAAD (KGLO-AM, Mason City, Iowa) Sept. 18, 2009
- Mary E. Maloney, MD, FAAD (WDIS-AM, Boston) Sept. 18, 2009
Listen as AADA President David M. Pariser, MD, FAAD, speaks about key health system reform principles in radio news release format. The radio news release was distributed to 500 radio stations across the country. In addition, listen to radio excerpts of three AADA members as they speak to radio interviewers about health system reform in their respective hometowns after their visit to Capitol Hill during the AADA's Legislative Conference.
