On The Hill

Clinical Lab Workforce Bill Introduced in the House

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…

Congress Poised to Further Delay PAMA Cuts This Week

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…