American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

ASCP had a big win for #Medicare Advantage Reform with majority support in Congress of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (HR 8702). This bipartisan bill aims to ease prior authorization burdens in Medicare Advantage plans, which have been a top administrative hurdle for providers and impact 3 out of 4 MA enrollees. Read more about this win at: https://bit.ly/411KgTm

At the ASCP 2024 Annual Meeting, Ambassador John Nkengasong delivered the Dr. Paul Farmer Keynote Address, sharing powerful insights from his work in global health. Read more about these key lessons and ASCP’s efforts to reduce health inequity in our latest Critical Values article! #ASCP2024 #GlobalHealth #HealthcareEquity https://bit.ly/3V2XtaS

Attend ASCP’s Virtual Pathology Grand Round (VPGR): A Practical Diagnostic Approach to Neonatal Cholestasis on 12/4 starting at noon. Led by Ivan Gonzalez MD, this hour-long virtual session features an overview on neonatal cholestasis and the opportunity to earn CME credit. Save your seat here: https://bit.ly/4fCTb2a

The authors of this Laboratory Medicine study developed and validated a novel nomogram for diagnosing gastric cancer. https://bit.ly/3AdnYD9

#WatchThis: Constantine Kanakis details the impact of an ASCP membership and what fuels him to #SayYes! The resources, support, and community you subscribe to through an ASCP membership are unmatched, long-term benefits. To join or renew your membership before it expires, please visit: https://bit.ly/3AZoK74

In @AJCPjournal: pathology laboratory services benefit tremendously from the economies of scope and scale with minimal thresholds for operation being quantitatively determined. https://bit.ly/40NuriU

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This @LabMedjournal study tested the application of Lean methodology in urinalysis. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3NtN8R5

The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (HR 10073)—a bipartisan effort endorsed by ASCP, the AMA, and 100+ medical associations —aims to reverse the projected 2.8% cut in the 2025 #Medicare PFS and provide a 1.93% update. ASCP is also backing H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would establish a permanent annual update based on inflation. Act now through ASCP’s Advocacy Center! Read more: https://bit.ly/48Y2zLf

Test yourself with this week's question! Share your results in the comments. https://bit.ly/3ZgYi21