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- Over 1,000 Pathologists Participate in the CAP’s Recess Rally!
October Recess Rally is off to a strong start! Over 1,000 pathologists have taken action through CAP's Action Center writing their local legislators opposing gene patent reform, fighting Medicare cuts, and encouraging Congress to stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) laboratory-developed test (LDT) final rule. Over 400 members of Congress have received close to 4,000 letters from pathologists discussing the critical issues affecting pathology since August.
Not signed up for PathNET? It’s the best and easiest way to get updates on new action alerts. You can even get text alerts sent directly to your phone. Through PathNET, pathologists can build relationships with their federal and state legislators to help ensure laboratory regulations do not place undue burden on the profession but still ensure accuracy and safety.
Don’t forget, members of Congress are back in their home states and districts until after the election for October recess. During this time, pathologists have valuable opportunities to meet with their members of Congress so they can help protect your laboratory from federal regulatory overreach and to advocate against payment cuts to pathology services.
Your representatives and senators in Congress will only act on these issues if they hear from you. Members of Congress want to hear from you, as a constituent and a physician, especially on health care policy. They are listening, as many are campaigning for your vote.
Questions? Email pathnet@cap.org.