Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Empowering pathologists to lead and thrive in the face of a global pandemic and continued uncertainty
Empowering pathologists to lead and thrive in the face of a global pandemic and continued uncertainty
Empowering pathologists
to lead and thrive in the face of a global pandemic and continued uncertainty
CAP Sustains Pathologists and Laboratories in Uncertain Times
In the face of a global pandemic and continued uncertainty, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) empowered pathologists to lead and thrive in a changing environment. We made decisions with limited knowledge and pivoted to find new ways to conduct laboratory inspections, hold our annual meeting, and build stronger connections among our members.
Evolving to meet the needs of the moment in health care is nothing new for us. In 2021, the CAP celebrated 75 years of excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine. Through the decades, pathologists have turned to the CAP repeatedly as their professional home—where they honed their skills, recharged, and harnessed their collective strength to make people healthier.
Throughout the pandemic, laboratories around the world relied on the CAP for quality in proficiency testing and accreditation. We also addressed the critical supply chain issues impacting laboratories around the country. Under a new administration in Washington, DC, the CAP provided guidance on national testing strategies for COVID-19 and policy proposals for health equity, improving access to care for all patients. A successful lobbying effort mitigated Medicare cuts to pathologists, and the CAP continues the fight to prevent further cuts in 2022.
The challenges we faced in 2021 required a strong, engaged membership, and we’re proud of how we’ve grown. One exciting development was the launch of the new MyCAP app, which improves member access to content and resources such as the Cancer Protocols and advocacy alerts when we need to mobilize to protect our patients and the profession. We continue our work to grow the pathology pipeline to sustain the future of our specialty. Recognizing the value of a diverse pipeline, we formed the first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee to support the visibility and participation of underrepresented pathologists.
The world is looking to pathologists at this critical time to understand the pathology of this new disease that has changed all of our lives. We stand on the precipice of a future that is unknown, but the one thing we can be certain of is that the CAP will stand shoulder to shoulder with us in the important work ahead.
President Emily Volk, MD, FCAP, and CEO Stephen Myers
CAP Sustains Pathologists and Laboratories in Uncertain Times
In the face of a global pandemic and continued uncertainty, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) empowered pathologists to lead and thrive in a changing environment. We made decisions with limited knowledge and pivoted to find new ways to conduct laboratory inspections, hold our annual meeting, and build stronger connections among our members.
Evolving to meet the needs of the moment in health care is nothing new for us. In 2021, the CAP celebrated 75 years of excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine. Through the decades, pathologists have turned to the CAP repeatedly as their professional home—where they honed their skills, recharged, and harnessed their collective strength to make people healthier.
Throughout the pandemic, laboratories around the world relied on the CAP for quality in proficiency testing and accreditation. We also addressed the critical supply chain issues impacting laboratories around the country. Under a new administration in Washington, DC, the CAP provided guidance on national testing strategies for COVID-19 and policy proposals for health equity, improving access to care for all patients. A successful lobbying effort mitigated Medicare cuts to pathologists, and the CAP continues the fight to prevent further cuts in 2022.
The challenges we faced in 2021 required a strong, engaged membership, and we’re proud of how we’ve grown. One exciting development was the launch of the new MyCAP app, which improves member access to content and resources such as the Cancer Protocols and advocacy alerts when we need to mobilize to protect our patients and the profession. We continue our work to grow the pathology pipeline to sustain the future of our specialty. Recognizing the value of a diverse pipeline, we formed the first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee to support the visibility and participation of underrepresented pathologists.
The world is looking to pathologists at this critical time to understand the pathology of this new disease that has changed all of our lives. We stand on the precipice of a future that is unknown, but the one thing we can be certain of is that the CAP will stand shoulder to shoulder with us in the important work ahead.
President Emily Volk, MD, FCAP, and CEO Stephen Myers
CAP Sustains Pathologists and Laboratories in Uncertain Times
In the face of a global pandemic and continued uncertainty, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) empowered pathologists to lead and thrive in a changing environment. We made decisions with limited knowledge and pivoted to find new ways to conduct laboratory inspections, hold our annual meeting, and build stronger connections among our members.
Evolving to meet the needs of the moment in health care is nothing new for us. In 2021, the CAP celebrated 75 years of excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine. Through the decades, pathologists have turned to the CAP repeatedly as their professional home—where they honed their skills, recharged, and harnessed their collective strength to make people healthier.
Throughout the pandemic, laboratories around the world relied on the CAP for quality in proficiency testing and accreditation. We also addressed the critical supply chain issues impacting laboratories around the country. Under a new administration in Washington, DC, the CAP provided guidance on national testing strategies for COVID-19 and policy proposals for health equity, improving access to care for all patients. A successful lobbying effort mitigated Medicare cuts to pathologists, and the CAP continues the fight to prevent further cuts in 2022.
The challenges we faced in 2021 required a strong, engaged membership, and we’re proud of how we’ve grown. One exciting development was the launch of the new MyCAP app, which improves member access to content and resources such as the Cancer Protocols and advocacy alerts when we need to mobilize to protect our patients and the profession. We continue our work to grow the pathology pipeline to sustain the future of our specialty. Recognizing the value of a diverse pipeline, we formed the first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee to support the visibility and participation of underrepresented pathologists.
The world is looking to pathologists at this critical time to understand the pathology of this new disease that has changed all of our lives. We stand on the precipice of a future that is unknown, but the one thing we can be certain of is that the CAP will stand shoulder to shoulder with us in the important work ahead.
President Emily Volk, MD, FCAP, and CEO Stephen Myers
