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On April 16, CAP members met with their federal lawmakers and advocated to protect the value of pathology services. Pathologists discussed how Congress can mitigate Medicare payment cuts to physicians, set limits on future clinical laboratory fee cuts, and increase the medical workforce to address current shortages during meetings with 172 offices in the Senate and House of Representatives.
CAP members made their cases speaking with legislative staff outlining our advocacy priorities: Medicare physician payment reform, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services (SALSA) Act, and Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act which are all vital to the success of the practice of pathology.
They reported receiving positive responses during the CAP’s annual Hill Day, which concluded the 2024 Pathologists Leadership Summit. The four-day, in-person meeting included close to 200 pathologists attending the House of Delegates, educational courses, and advocacy sessions.
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If you couldn’t attend the Pathologists Leadership Summit Hill Day, please visit the CAP’s advocacy action center to support our advocacy. It’s easy and takes little time to advocate on the issues impacting how you practice and your ability to provide patients with quality care.