College of American Pathologists (CAP)

CAP leaders share how pathologists can influence pathology and laboratory medicine in several new podcasts available now: https://lnkd.in/esixt_c4. For details on why CAP members should engage on advocacy issues, hear from CAP President Donald Karcher, MD, FCAP, and Sang Wu, MD, FCAP, Speaker of the CAP House of Delegates: https://lnkd.in/eZ9yuQdh. The CAP's recent "Review and Forecast" podcast series features: ➡️ Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres, MD, FCAP, FASCP; Chair, Council on Membership and Professional Development ➡️Earle Smitty Collum, MD, FCAP; Chair, Council on Accreditation ➡️Bobbi Pritt, MD, MSc, FCAP; Chair, Council on Scientific Affairs ➡️A. Joe Saad, MD, FCAP; Chair, Council on Government and Professional Affairs ➡️Kalisha Hill, MD, MBA, FCAP; Chair, Council on Education ➡️ M. E. (Doc) de Baca, MD; Chair, Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation

🚨 CAP Advocacy Update - March 11, 2025 🚨 Stay informed with the latest news impacting pathology and laboratory medicine. In this issue: 🔹 PathNET Alert: Urge Congress to block the FDA's rulemaking on laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). 🔹 Medicare Cuts: House budget bill fails to reverse cuts affecting pathologists. 🔹 NIH Indirect Costs Policy: CAP calls for collaboration on new NIH policy. Read the full newsletter for more details and take action to support the CAP's advocacy efforts. Not yet a member? Join/renew today: https://lnkd.in/e95_nhzh.

Pathologists still have time to ask Congress to reverse the 2025 Medicare cuts as the CAP lobbies representatives and senators to act on this important issue. Members can use the CAP Action Center to urge federal lawmakers to include a Medicare payment fix in the continuing resolution before time runs out. Take action today: https://brnw.ch/21wRfEs

Spillin' the tea: Fourth-year resident Katerina Kearns, MD, explains why you should join her in Boston for this year's CAP Residents Forum Meeting. Don't miss it! https://brnw.ch/21wReAP #SPRF25

📣 Pathologists: Are you prepared for the legal, financial, and ethical challenges ahead? In today's evolving healthcare landscape, pathologists face increasing legal, regulatory, and financial pressures—often with little formal training on how to navigate them. That's why the CAP is bringing together leading experts for a virtual roundtable discussion designed to equip pathologists with practical tools, strategies, and knowledge to navigate these challenges with confidence. What you'll gain from this discussion: 🔹 Clarify Compliance: Decode regulations such as Stark Law, anti-kickback statutes, and CLIA requirements to avoid penalties. 🔹 Mitigate Malpractice Risks: Strengthen documentation, error reporting, and transparency to protect your reputation and build trust. 🔹 Improve Billing & Audit Responses: Learn best practices for documentation and responding to payer audits to prevent financial and legal repercussions. 🔹 Ethically Manage Relationships: Understand how to navigate financial and contractual agreements without conflicts of interest. 🔹 Make Ethical, Patient-Centered Decisions: Gain a clear framework to balance legal, professional, and contractual obligations. 🔹 Hear from Experts: Stay informed with practice management tools and connect with like-minded professionals. Whether you're a practicing pathologist, lab director, or resident preparing for your career, this discussion is essential to ensuring your long-term success in the field. 📅 Date: March 11 at 1:00 PM Central 🔗 Free registration: https://brnw.ch/21wRetz #Pathology #Pathologists #HealthcareCompliance #PracticeManagement #MedicalEthics

#PathResidents: Find out how pathologists get paid, determine which practice setting is right for you, sharpen your presentation skills, and more—all under one roof at the FREE 2025 Spring Residents Forum Meeting. #SPRF25 Register today! https://brnw.ch/21wR1Rd

Under the FDA's regulation, laboratories with LDTs must have a process in place for quality system complaints. Join us on March 20 at Noon CT to learn ways laboratories can comply with the FDA rules by implementing effective complaint handling and reporting mechanisms. https://brnw.ch/21wR8aP

Salivary gland neoplasms account for just 5% of head & neck cancers, making diagnosis & treatment challenging. But molecular testing is changing that. A new CAP article explores how advanced profiling techniques enhance diagnostic accuracy, guide targeted therapies, & improve prognostic insights. Key highlights: FNA + NGS = Improved diagnosis Biomarkers guiding targeted therapy (TRK & HER2 inhibitors) Prognostic markers shaping treatment decisions Read more on the future of personalized treatment: https://brnw.ch/21wR82I

Learn how our Laboratory Medical Direction program can help you become a leader in your lab. Hear from a pathologist who went through the training. Enroll Today: https://brnw.ch/21wQYgK

Nominate and recognize exceptional members of our CAP family for their outstanding contributions pathology, laboratory medicine, patient care, public service, and the CAP. Learn more and nominate by March 15: https://brnw.ch/21wPQyQ Nominate now: https://brnw.ch/21wPQyR