The CAP’s political action committee, PathPAC, has enthusiastically welcomed Kalisha Hill, MD, MBA, FCAP, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Hill, a CAP Governor and regional Chief Medical Officer at AMITA Health System in Illinois, brings a full breadth of knowledge and leadership experience that will help the PAC reach its ambitious goals in 2023.

As chair, Dr. Hill is focused on raising PathPAC’s visibility. “It is important that we remain persistent in educating our fellow colleagues on PathPAC’s important role in advancing the CAP’s advocacy objectives. Supporting the PAC throughout our careers helps ensure that our top policy issues remain relevant on Capitol Hill.”

For 2023, Dr. Hill’s other priorities include:

• Successful execution of the Back the PAC competition within the House of Delegates.
• The expansion of congressional engagement opportunities for PAC supporters.
• A retention-focused fundraising strategy that converts first-time PAC donors from recent years into loyal, lifelong supporters.

In 2021 and 2022, the PAC gained historically high numbers of first-time donors, but the sustainable growth of the PAC will rely on these new donors remaining engaged with PathPAC annually, and for the span of their careers.

PathPAC creates opportunities for CAP members to connect and build relationships with their lawmakers. These interactions allow pathologists to educate members of Congress on the unique value of their profession and weigh in on the policies impacting their day-to-day work and long-term health care outcomes.

“The PathPAC Board is energized and prepared to play an active role in further increasing PAC participation levels among our peers. Pathologists in all stages of our careers—residents and retirees alike—stand to benefit from a strong, well-funded PAC amplifying our voices in Washington.”

PathPAC is the only political action committee dedicated solely to representing pathologists at the federal level. PathPAC supports and represents the interests of pathologists on Capitol Hill through political and financial means. PathPAC strives to increase the political awareness of our members through political analysis, education, and helping our members build lasting relationships with members of Congress.

Through the PAC, the CAP provides direct support to federal candidates for Congress. The PAC also has a political education fund that supports the political education of our members through events like the annual Pathologists Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.

Click here to learn more about PathPAC.