The College of American Pathologists advocates the interests of pathologists in the federal and state legislatures and regulatory bodies. The College also represents the interests of pathologists in the private sector, and works with healthcare organizations and insurers to ensure the best patient care and laboratory services and to protect the ability of pathologists to practice. The group publishes materials related to its causes, offers educational programs and has accreditation and laboratory-improvement programs. The national headquarters in located in Northfield on Waukegan Road, just south of Willow Road.