WHY IS THE CENTER CRITICAL?

• The Center helps pathologists transform and move to the center of patient care.



• By focusing on challenging topics and emerging technology, the Center helps pathologists and other clinicians make better decisions about optimal treatment.



• The Center demonstrates how pathologists strive for self-regulation and continuous improvement, resulting in effective use of testing, consistent, high-quality results and expert interpretations. These factors strengthen the CAP’s advocacy message.



• The Center illustrates how self-regulation further minimizes the need for government involvement in regulating medicine.

...in addition, the center...

• Coordinates processes and works efficiently



• Offers broad multidisciplinary expert involvement



• Rigorously enforces conflict of interest policies



• Stipulates ownership requirements for jointly developed products



• Facilitates stronger alliances with other medical specialties and patient advocacy organizations