American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association

What it reported doing in 2024

Advocacythe association is committed: a) to promote the educational and professional interests of dermatologic surgeonsb) to provide a vehicle for advocacy and public education efforts on behalf of dermatologic surgeons and their patientsc) to address socio-economic issues that impact the practice of dermatologic surgery as a specialtyposition statements and white papers: asdsa position statements and white papers are adopted by the asdsa board of directors to state the association's position and provide guidance on issues related to dermatologic surgery. Position statements are developed through a consensus-building approach that seeks to convene diverse perspectives and areas of expertise related to the issue. All position statements are updated every three years. Https://www.asds.net/asdsa-advocacy/policies-positions/position-statements patient safety hero awards: each year, the asdsa recognizes four individuals or organizations that have taken a leadership role in promoting patient safety for cosmetic medical procedures. Nominees should hold a leadership role in a successful campaign centered on patient safety that raises awareness of asdsa and demonstrates a model for success. Patient safety heroes are nominated by asdsa members and winners are announced at the asds annual meeting in the following categories: state/federal legislative patient safety hero: presented to a state legislator who has taken a leadership position in creating, supporting or passing legislation that protects patient safety for cosmetic medical procedures. State/federal regulatory patient safety hero: presented to a regulatory individual or agency that has taken a leadership position in the creation or enforcement of regulations that protect patient safety for cosmetic medical procedures. State dermatological society patient safety hero: presented to a state dermatological society that has worked innovatively and effectively on behalf of protecting patient safety for cosmetic medical procedures.physician patient safety hero: presented to an asdsa member who has led or contributed significantly to a successful campaign centered on patient safety, raised public awareness of asdsa patient safety goals, and/or created a model for success that can be emulated by other members.ignite grants: ignite grants are designed to provide both the hands-on assistance and funding critical to successfully advocate for state legislation which will improve patient safety. The ignite grants will be awarded to state dermatological societies who would like to advance policy-making in their state which supports the advocacy goals of asdsa.the grant is not a "no strings attached" program. This program is for state societies that desire assistance from asdsa in navigating the legislative process. This may include developing an advocacy strategy, hiring a lobbyist, and determining when compromise is appropriate. Grants are made on an annual basis; states may re-apply each year for multi-year efforts.external outreach activities: asdsa partners with external stakeholders and coalitions to strengthen our advocacy reach and advocate for the dermatologic surgeon and their patients. In addition to our work with other dermatology association partners and the american medical association, asdsa is active with the following groups: alliance of specialty medicine (asm) - asm is committed to protecting patient access to high quality specialty care. Asdsa joins this coalition of national medical specialty societies to add the collective voice of dermatologic surgeons in advocating for sound federal health care policy. Asm member organizations collectively represent over 100,000 physicians and surgeons and impact decisions at the federal level regarding each and every medical practice. National council on skin cancer prevention (ncscp) - the mission of ncscp is to be a united voice on skin cancer. Asdsa joins the council to advocate the importance of skin cancer prevention and to raise a

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: Limited
• Program expense ratio: Limited
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 6 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 75
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -51.6%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.37; rating input score 17; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 1.16; rating input score 4; 4th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 14.4%; rating input score 24; 24th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: 0.1% per year; rating input score 100; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -0.2% per year; rating input score 0; 17th percentile among comparable filings