ePolicy News—April 2026

ASCP Needs All Members to Advocate for Laboratory Payment Reform ASCP is urging the laboratory community to weigh in with their members of Congress about the need to enact the bipartisan RESULTS Act to secure long-term reform of Medicare laboratory payments at StopLabCuts.org. Read more. 

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Reform Medicare PFS On March 30, a bipartisan group of U.S. House members introduced The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163) which would reform Medicare Physician Fee Schedule budget neutrality rules to reduce payment volatility and improve the accuracy and predictability of payment updates. Read more. 

Medical Laboratory Workforce Development Initiative ASCP is working to advance national workforce development through new educational resources and webinars for school districts, educators, and students designed to expand awareness of laboratory careers and strengthen career pathways. Read more. 

Apply Now: AMA Launches Inaugural Physician Entrepreneur Forum — Aug. 7–8 in Chicago The AMA is launching its first Physician Entrepreneur Forum, an in-person program focused on entrepreneurship and business leadership for physicians, trainees, and medical students. Read more. 

Microlearning Scenarios Strengthen Awareness of ETU Practices An article in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology highlights how ASCP’s case-based microlearning course significantly increased awareness and knowledge of effective test utilization practices among laboratory professionals. Read more. 

Building Bridges 2026: Professional Identity ASCP’s Building Bridges webinar series returns with a session focused on professional identity and the importance of clearly communicating the role of laboratory professionals in patient care. Register for the session before April 22. Read more. 

California Licensure Fee Update ASCP, the ASCP BOC, and our partners, inspired by the grassroots efforts of the ASCP Northern California Chapter, continue to advocate for the reversal of steep California laboratory licensure fee increases enacted in early 2026 through multiple strategies. Read more.