The objective of this section is to give ASDSA members tips on how to become more politically active in their state and to supply general information on the legislative process.
The advocacy campaign promotes the goals and activities of the ASDSA in the world of government and politics. Focusing on patient safety and truth in advertising, the ASDSA works with legislators, regulators, state dermatological and other medical associations, and other advocacy groups to support patient safety-oriented legislation and regulation. Below you will find more information on our advocacy initiatives and learn how you can become an advocate, too!
ASDSA Legislative Action Center
In this section you will find out what an advocate does, who can become an advocate (hint: anyone!), and why it is important for you to be an advocate for dermatologic surgery.
This section informs you exactly what a regulation is, how a regulation is passed and how you can participate in the regulatory process. You'll also find tips on how to comment effectively when you are speaking to a state agency.
This gives you a step-by-step account on how a bill is passed in the state legislature.
This section gives suggestions on how you can volunteer on a political campaign -- an excellent way to become a part of the political process, meet with legislators and discuss the issues which are important to you.
(ASDSA members only. Member ID and password required)Cultivating relationships with state legislators is essential to accomplishing your legislative/political goals. The following section gives suggestions designed to help you establish relationships with state legislators.
(ASDSA members only. Member ID and password required)In order to enhance and strengthen our advocacy program we need your help. Please click on the link and take a few minutes to fill out the ASDSA Political Contact Network Questionnaire.
(ASDSA members only. Member ID and password required)The “Advocacy Report” updates members on state legislative and political activity and appears in every edition of Currents. Enter this link to read past articles.
Federal and state government and agency links.
This section provides Position Statements on the Practice of Medicine, Use of Lasers and Office Based Surgery. White papers on Hylaform®, Radiance™ and Restylane® and Technology Reports on Diamond Scalpel, Endotine Fixation, Foam Sclerotherapy, etc. are also available.
In this link you will find news releases on the hazards of the non-physician practice of medicine; consumer safety tips; ASDSA’s position statements as well as compelling photographs of patient complications.
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Statutory and regulatory language from every state addressing the physician assistants’ scope of practice.