A new Congress will bring new lawmakers, committee assignments, and policy priorities to Washington, creating both opportunities and challenges for pathology.
For the CAP: The election does not change our mission. We will continue working with lawmakers from both parties to advance policies that support pathologists, laboratories, and patient care.
A fresh opportunity: Changes in congressional leadership and membership can create new openings for issues that have previously stalled or need renewed attention. The CAP will evaluate opportunities to advance our priorities, including Medicare payment reform, laboratory payment, workforce issues, and other policies affecting pathology.
Building relationships: The months ahead will also provide an opportunity to introduce newly elected lawmakers to the role pathologists play in patient care and to build relationships before major policy decisions come before Congress.
The bottom line: Regardless of which party controls Congress, pathology needs informed champions on both sides of the aisle. The CAP will continue working to make sure lawmakers understand how federal policies affect the specialty and the patients pathologists serve.