Pennsylvania Academy Of Dermatology

The academy conducts lobbying and advocacy to promote patient safety and awareness which ultimately benefit the citizens of pennsylvania. In 2020 the pad worked to introduce legislation that would raise the minimum age for use of an indoor tanning device to 18 and allow for penalties to be imposed on facilities who violate the act, to pass prior authorization legislation, and issues pertinent to healthcare during the covid-19 pandemic.

The academy works with third-party payers on reimbursement issues impacting the practice of dermatology. A representative of the pad serves on the regional medicare contractor advisory committee and offers comments on policies related to the specialty.

The academy hosted skin cancer screening for fire fighters at the hershey fire company to raise awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers. Volunteer dermatologists and residents provided skin checks and educational material on skin cancer prevention to the fire fighters.