Improved Treatment Access for Skin Cancer- iTASC 

I. Key Facts

• iTASC is a non- profit 501 (c)(3) organization with a fax-based physician referral platform that connects underserved skin cancer patients with volunteer ACMS surgeons.

• Many of our ACMS members are already doing volunteer work. iTASC will bring all this work under one  umbrella. It will allow for individual recognition and provide an opportunity for a larger humanitarian impact working collectively as a group.

• iTASC launched in July 2023 in southwest Ohio and has served 65 patients with 9 volunteer surgeons.

• iTASC desires a collaborative relationship with the ACMS to help underserved skin cancer patients. Specifically, we are requesting all ACMS Mohs surgeons register and participate. The strategic plan for 2025 is to extend the reach nationally, one geographic region at a time.

• The underserved population includes the uninsured with an annual income below 200% of the federal poverty level based on household size. It also includes those with Medicaid who are geographically restricted without Mohs access. The referring provider verifies financial need.

• In 2024, there are an estimated 10 million adults in the United States without insurance who also have family incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. Based on statistics, 30,000 will develop skin cancer annually; 8,000 cases per year will qualify for Mohs.

• Once an iTASC patient is identified, a provider can fax a referral with a pathology report to the iTASC fax line. An iTASC administrator will offer the case to the nearest ACMS volunteer surgeon. Once the case is accepted and completed the operative report is faxed to iTASC by the surgeon’s office. 

• If the patient being referred requires any periadjuvant imaging or treatment, the iTASC admin staff will help to coordinate using local networks.

• The volunteer Mohs surgeon can choose his/her level of involvement by pre-selecting the number of desired referral cases per month. In many states Category 1 CME credit is available for volunteer clinical work when helping the underserved.

• This is a wonderful opportunity for the ACMS to be recognized as a humanitarian organization. It would lead to recognition from the public and other specialties that the ACMS values philanthropy. 

•  Dermpath Lab of Central States has volunteered Derm path lab support with 100% physician participation for rare cases that need permanent section analysis.

II. Mission

To provide timely and comprehensive treatment access for skin cancer patients, regardless of financial resources.

III. Managing Officers

• President- Heidi Donnelly, MD, Founder, Dayton Skin Care and Cancer Center

• Treasurer- Stephanie Collins, MBA, Founder, Skyglow LLC

• Executive Director ( Part- time salaried position)- John LeComte

IV. Volunteer Board of Directors

• Patricia Kukulka, President, Slone Gear

• Brian Wilson, Founder, Wilson Advertising

• Mario Maruthur, MD , Founder, Southern Skies Dermatology

• Pat Golembiewski, Founder, V2 Technology

• Deborah Norris, President, Deb Norris Consulting, LLC

V. Volunteer ACMS Mohs Surgeons in SW Ohio

• Kasie Adkins, DO

• Brent Kirkland, MD

• Ryan Kirkland, MD

• Brett Coldiron, MD

• Kim Shao, MD

• Kiyanna Williams, MD

• Li-Wei Chang, MD

• Whitney Call, MD

• Heidi Donnelly, MD

VI. Supporting Grants

Up to $1,000

• Brett Coldiron, MD & Lana Long

• Esperanza Humbird

• Kantor Family

• Thomas Rohrer, MD

• Aradhna Saxena, MD

• Anna Guanche, MD

• Michael Swann, MD

• Steve Rotter, MD

• Stan Tolkachjov, MD

• Anna Bar, MD

• Sheetal Mehta, MD

• Kelly Griffith-Bauer, MD

• Rachael Moore, MD

• Audrey Carroll

$1,001-$2,000

• Becker Family

• Andrew Kaufmann, MD

• Chrysalyne Schmults, MD, MScE

$5,000

• Haley Family

• Tom Olsen, MD

$10,000

• Lee Schear

• Marty Rahe

• Physicians’ Charitable Foundation

$25,000

• Castle Biosciences

$30,000

• Mathile Family Foundation

$58,200

• Gala of Hope Foundation