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Stay informed of the latest news and alerts critical to the industry, and the role you can play alongside ASCP to advocate for the best interest of both professionals and patients.

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Overview of FDA Laboratory Developed Test Final Rule

Under the Rule, laboratories with new LDTs should expect a far more laborious, time consuming, and expensive FDA-approval process.

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ASCP Stands Against Healthcare Inequities

December 12, 2022

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Promoting the Profession by Aligning Educational Program Titles to the MLS Career

August 02, 2023

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Initiative to reduce unnecessary routine daily testing of complete blood counts across 11 safety net hospitals

December 13, 2023

AJCP (members only)

Evaluation of ChatGPT pathology knowledge using board-style questions

December 06, 2023

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ASCP serves as an unrelenting advocate for pathologists, laboratory professionals, and patients alike, driving positive, impactful change that serves the best interest of our members as well as patient care.

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“ASCP is committed to advancing the field of pathology in the science, technology and public policy arenas. Our advocacy work with both policymakers and non-governmental leaders is patient-centered and designed to advance our members' ability to improve quality health outcomes.”

Gregory N. Sossaman, MD, FASCP, Ochsner Health Systems, New Orleans, LA

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Clinical Laboratory Workforce Study and Blueprint for Action

ASCP and the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies released a groundbreaking study on the needs of the clinical laboratory workforce. Based on the study, ASCP developed a blueprint of potential interventions.

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Laboratory Workup of Lymphoma in Adults Guideline Released

ASCP, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and the American Society for Hematology (ASH) collaborated on an evidence-based clinical practice guideline that focuses on the pre-analytic phase of tissue handling and lymphoma diagnosis to help clinical teams improve patient care.

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Inguinal lymph node: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Advocacy News & Action Alerts

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Stand up for YOUR Profession: Support Medicare Reform

ASCP is encouraging everyone, whether they are an ASCP member or not, to stand up for the laboratory profession by urging their members of Congress to fix the Medicare Physician and Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedules.

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