ASCP Highlights Vital Role of Pathologists and Laboratory Professionals on The Balancing Act

Ali Brown, MD, FASCP, Chief Medical Officer for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), joined hosts Montel Williams and Olga Villaverde of The Balancing Act to spotlight critical members of the patient care team: pathologists and laboratory professionals. 

The 12-minute segment debuted on April 28, on the Lifetime Network. During the discussion, Dr. Brown emphasized the critical role that pathologists play in diagnosing and managing patient health. She also addressed the growing shortage in the laboratory workforce and the urgent need to attract new talent to the field. 

The segment also touched on key themes including advocacy for the profession, the importance of high-quality care, and efforts to raise public awareness of the laboratory’s contribution to healthcare. Dr. Brown called for continued support and recognition of pathologists and laboratory professionals, especially in light of their behind-the-scenes impact on every stage of patient care. 

“The lab is the heart of healthcare,” Dr. Brown said. “It’s time more people knew that.” View the full segment here.