Impact Report — Vol. 5, Issue 3
Your Academy continues to protect and advance our specialty where it matters most. We advocated for fair payment, defended against inappropriate step therapy protocols, raised the visibility of dermatology, expanded CME access, and strengthened our member community.
This issue of the Impact Report highlights the measurable results of these efforts — and the power of what we can achieve together.
Advocating for you
We advocate on Capitol Hill and with private payers to protect your patients and your practice.
More than 200 gather at the 2025 AADA Legislative Conference.
Members include current, former, and incoming leadership.
Bill would streamline FDA ingredient review process.
Insurers required to streamline prior authorization process.
Positioning the specialty
In the news and out in the world, we continue to position you as the experts, and the public is listening.
Thousands of stories feature dermatologists’ expertise.
You’re the experts and millions of people know it.
Winter, summer editions showcase dermatologic expertise.
Public education remains a top AAD priority.
Member benefits
We know how important member benefits are to you — here’s a taste of what the Academy has to offer.
DermWorld, Advocacy Update earn APEX awards.
AAD members get access to tips on common coding issues.
More than 1,100 attended the unique program.
More than 2,200 users have utilized the new platform.
