Today, Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) introduced the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024 (H.R.9849) in the House of Representatives. ASCLS is a strong supporter of this important legislation which would authorize up to $25 million in annual funding for MLS and MLT programs. The bill would also expand the National Health Service Corp…
September 23, 2024 – Congressional leaders unveiled a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a three-month Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 20, 2024. Included in the CR is a one-year delay in PAMA cuts and data reporting, until January 2026. The House is expected to vote on the CR as early as…
Damien Garza from ASCLS-Wisconsin shares why and how all clinical laboratory professionals should be advocating for the passage of SALSA. Labvocate for SALSA Passage What Can You Do? Visit stoplabcuts.org to contact your representative and senators. Sending them a personalized email, phone call, or letter expressing your support for H.R. 2377/S. 1000. Tell them who you…