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Advocacy Efforts
Legislative Priorities: Updates on state and federal policies affecting dermatology practice, including scope of practice, prior authorization reform, and skin cancer prevention initiatives.
In Arizona, several legislative and advocacy initiatives focus on dermatology, skin cancer prevention, and education:
1. Skin Cancer Prevention and Education
Community Outreach and Education: The University of Arizona's Skin Cancer Institute is dedicated to reducing skin cancer rates by promoting public awareness. Their outreach programs aim to educate the community on sun safety and skin cancer prevention. ARIZONA SKIN CANCER INSTITUTE
Community Ambassadors for Skin Cancer Prevention: To expand its educational reach, the Skin Cancer Institute introduced the Community Ambassadors for Skin Cancer Prevention program. This initiative trains individuals to disseminate sun safety information throughout Arizona communities. ARIZONA CANCER CENTER
Arizona Skin Cancer Foundation: This nonprofit organization is committed to ending skin cancer as a life-threatening disease. They focus on prevention, early detection, and providing financial assistance for treatment to those in need. SKIN EXAM
2. Legislative Efforts and Advocacy
Parental Consent for Minors Using Tanning Beds: Arizona legislation requires minors to obtain parental permission before using tanning beds. Additionally, public schools are mandated to educate students about the risks associated with skin cancer, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures. DERMPA
Scope of Practice Regulations: The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) actively opposes state legislation that seeks to expand the scope of practice for non-physician practitioners, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, to practice independently. The AAD argues that such expansions could compromise patient safety and the quality of dermatological care. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
These initiatives reflect Arizona's commitment to advancing dermatological health through education, legislative action, and professional development.
1. Skin Cancer Prevention and Education
Community Outreach and Education: The University of Arizona's Skin Cancer Institute is dedicated to reducing skin cancer rates by promoting public awareness. Their outreach programs aim to educate the community on sun safety and skin cancer prevention. ARIZONA SKIN CANCER INSTITUTE
Community Ambassadors for Skin Cancer Prevention: To expand its educational reach, the Skin Cancer Institute introduced the Community Ambassadors for Skin Cancer Prevention program. This initiative trains individuals to disseminate sun safety information throughout Arizona communities. ARIZONA CANCER CENTER
Arizona Skin Cancer Foundation: This nonprofit organization is committed to ending skin cancer as a life-threatening disease. They focus on prevention, early detection, and providing financial assistance for treatment to those in need. SKIN EXAM
2. Legislative Efforts and Advocacy
Parental Consent for Minors Using Tanning Beds: Arizona legislation requires minors to obtain parental permission before using tanning beds. Additionally, public schools are mandated to educate students about the risks associated with skin cancer, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures. DERMPA
Scope of Practice Regulations: The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) actively opposes state legislation that seeks to expand the scope of practice for non-physician practitioners, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, to practice independently. The AAD argues that such expansions could compromise patient safety and the quality of dermatological care. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
These initiatives reflect Arizona's commitment to advancing dermatological health through education, legislative action, and professional development.
The Arizona Healthcare Advocacy Coalition is committed to advocating for policies and programs that ensure healthcare access for all. We work with communities, healthcare professionals, and lawmakers to improve healthcare systems in Arizona.
Benefits
- Policy Advocay
- Community Outreach
- Partnership Building
Website
- https://azhealthcoalition.org/
Advocacy Alerts & Action Center (RTS System)
WHAT IS THE REQUEST TO SPEAK PROGRAM?
The Request To Speak program (RTS) is designed to allow the public to register an opinion on bills listed on agendas and to request to speak on a bill in a committee. It replaces the old slips of paper previously used to sign in and let the committee chairperson know you want to speak to the committee. Under the old paper system, you could only sign in to speak or register an opinion if you were physically at the capitol. After the initial setup, at a kiosk, the RTS program allows you to participate from your home or office.
When the committee is in session, the committee members, and the public, will see a list of names of people who have registered an opinion, if the person wishes to speak or not, who the person is representing, and comments the person may leave in the comment box. This information is also available if a person searches past committee agendas.
Legislators will see your bill position throughout the process.
Benefits
- Make your voice heard
- Help shape your future
Website
- https://apps.azleg.gov/
- Manual
