Benefits
CSP was created to bring pathologists together and give
them a voice in government, allowing them to relate problems and issues
to legislative and regulatory policy makers. Members work together in a
regulatory environment designed to encompass all areas having a potential
impact on pathology in California, such as:
- State Legislation and Regulation
- Insurance Law
- Workers Compensation
- Medi-Cal Reimbursement
- Working with Medicare Carriers
CSP members and their concerns are represented at the State Capitol
in Sacramento. Some of the more recent issues have been:
- CLIA Conformity Issues
- Direct Billing of Laboratory Services
- Point-of-Care Testing Equipment
- Cytology and PAP Smear Evaluations
- Physician Self-Referral Prohibition
- Hospital Employment of Physicians
The CSP is also the focal point for interaction with other state and
national societies such as the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and
the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
California Seminars in Pathology
The California Seminars in Pathology is the CSP
Annual Meeting which has achieved national status as one of the highest
quality CME opportunities for pathologists. Attendees come from throughout
the United States. The substantial membership discount on registration
fees practically compensates for dues costs.
A small percentage of pathologists work with state and local governments
as coroners and medical examiners to investigate unexplained deaths.
Resources & Guidance
Many members utilize the CSP as a resource for information and direction
on legal and practice issues. We provide references to outside attorneys
and consultants for specific member assistance. Members also receive a
discount on medical malpractice insurance from The Doctor's Company.
Quarterly Newsletter
The CSP Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter designed to keep members
abreast of Society activities, events, trends and information. It also
provides an excellent, useful, and reliable review of local, state and
national legislative activities.
E-Newsletter
Another valuable information resource is CSP's E-Newsletter, a periodic distribution of timely information sent via e-mail. Members can sign-up by e-mailing the CSP with "Add me to CSP's E-Newsletter" in the subject line.
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