Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)

The Safe Step Act is bipartisan legislation that would reform “step therapy” health insurance protocols and increase patient access to important pharmaceutical treatments. Congress is currently considering including the bill in a new Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform package this year. Visit our Legislative Action Center to contact your members of Congress with our provided message asking them to support and cosponsor the Safe Step Act. https://ow.ly/AHaF50SIp9T #SDPA #DermPAs #DermPAsforDermPAs #PBMReform #SafeStepAct

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposed 2.8% reduction in payments as part of its 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. This proposal would represent the fifth consecutive year of reductions in Medicare payments. The Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) opposes any reductions in Medicare payments and calls on CMS and other policymakers to reverse course on these proposed cuts. SPDA continues to monitor this proposed rule and will share more information as it becomes available. #SDPA #DermPAs #DermPAsforDermPAs

This cancer is misdiagnosed 89% of the time! In this JDPA article, PA Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C and Dr. Jenny Liles Link breaks down amelanotic melanoma. Melanoma is the sixth most common cancer in the U.S., and amelanotic melanomas make up 60% of unexpected melanoma diagnoses. While the lesions may look like keloids, skin tags, or cysts, keep in mind that it could actually be melanoma! Spitzoid melanoma, a rare subtype, presents as a flesh-colored papule and affects younger adults. Consider spitzoid melanoma if a lesion is poorly circumscribed, asymmetric, larger than 10 mm, or shows other changes. To read more about amelanotic melanoma, click the link to access the article for FREE for one week! https://ow.ly/1WEh50SGfOW Authors: Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C and Jenny Liles Link, MD Source: JDPA Video by: DermPA™ Michael Rubio #SDPA #JDPA #DermPAs #DermPAsforDermPAs

Recordings from the Summer San Diego Conference are available on the Learning Center! Click the link below to access the recordings and earn up to 32 CME credits. San Diego Conference attendees receive the recordings for free as part of their registration. Missed #dermPAsummer? No worries! Non-attendees can purchase the recordings for a fee and still earn CME credit. https://ow.ly/9AQS50SGmAU #SDPA #DermPAs #DermPAsforDermPAs

Don't just take our word for it, read this testimonial from an SDPA Diplomate! Diplomate Fellowship graduates demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional patient care and function as a strong member of their team. Are you ready to stand out amongst your peers as a highly trained dermatology provider with an exceptional dedication to the field of dermatology? Click here https://ow.ly/HKY550SEN7j to learn more about the Diplomate Fellowship and sign up today! #SDPA #DermPAs #DermPAsforDermPAs

Benzoyl peroxide is old school... or is it?? Acne expert and our 2024 Fall Conference Medical Director Dr. Hilary Baldwin discusses her long time love affair with BPO and why she believes it is a consideration in ALL acne patients. Registration for #dermPAfall in Las Vegas opens SOON! #SDPA #DermPAsforDermPAs #acne #acnetreatment #dermpa #dermatology

SDPA's online cosmetics course is for everyone, from the beginner PA to a more advanced practitioner, with topics like facial anatomy and aging, injectables, skin-tightening devices, and more. Visit https://ow.ly/Nf8G50SBQap to purchase this course today! #SDPA #DermPAs #dermPAsforDermPAs #CME

Wear your heart on your sleeve with SDPA's official merch! With options for the whole family (kids included!), SDPA merch is a fun way to show your pride as a DermPA™. To order, visit https://ow.ly/G0zV50SAJiR and check it out! #SDPA #DermPAs #DermPAsforDermPAs

Registration opens soon for SDPA's 22nd Annual Fall Conference in LAS VEGAS, November 13-17, 2024. We can't wait to learn with you in the beautiful Fontainebleau Las Vegas! #SDPA #DermPAs #dermPAfall #dermPAsforDermPAs

Embark on a journey through the world of cutaneous lymphomas with Heather Goff, MD, MPH, in SDPA’s Zebras #CME course. Elevate your expertise when you gain skills in staging, first-line therapies, and assessing disease progression. Visit the Learning Center at https://ow.ly/bZk750SAFTH. #SDPA #DermPAs #DermPAsforDermPAs