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CLIA paperless notification delivery set for next year; CMS furloughs nearly 50% of staff during shutdown; Pathologists Quality Registry unaffected by federal shutdown; Medical coalition seeks J-1 visa protections for physicians; Gene patent bill threatens ability for second opinions.
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A federal government shutdown begins after midnight tonight. Keep reading to see how a shutdown affects you. Also: It’s getting harder to practice pathology. We need Congress to take action on issues that affect you.
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Ask Congress to pass the RESULTS Act; House passes stopgap bill, but shutdown looms; White House curbs H-1B visas, but might exempt physicians from fees; and more updates.
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Dr. Karcher reflects on his CAP presidency; August Recess Rally updates and successes; exclusive PathPAC events at CAP25.
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CAP discusses improved device transparency with FDA; Leadership change at CDC; Homeland Security places limits on student visas; Our push for HIT improvement; and more.
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CAP wants lab supplies to qualify for a tariff exemption to maintain essential diagnostic services and care… we also oppose scope-of-practice creep in a pharmacist bill.
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Pathologists across the nation are diving into our August Recess Rally.
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CAP to Congress: Protect cancer research funding; August is for action: Five ways to help your specialty; FDA LDT rule rescinded; CAP Board election results announced; Breaking: Members advocate for student health in online news conference; Your Medicare fee questions answered.
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Rally for pathology: Tell Congress where you stand on key policy issues; CMS unveils digital health push; Dr. Monarez takes CDC helm; Advocacy on CAP25 agenda next month.
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Congress urged to simplify Medicare Advantage prior authorization; Lawmakers open to making Medicare Advantage reforms; CAP opposes HR 3164; AI roadmap unveiled by White House .
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The next few weeks are packed with crucial deadlines and activities: July 29: Last day for physicians to file a claim in a BlueCross BlueShield settlement; August 5: Our 2026 Medicare fee schedule webinar, and throughout August: Our Recess Rally with PathNET.
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Measles cases surge to 33-year high; Pathology pay sees net gain in 2026 Medicare fee proposal; A murky outlook for rural hospitals; Senate advances CDC director nominee; CAP25 Session: Policy, Pathology, and the Future of Health Care.
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Medicare published next year’s proposed fee schedule. Our initial analysis is within this special advocacy newsletter.
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Medicare expands coverage for genetic testing; H5N1 cases decline; Clinical lab community loses key voice; Create your summer advocacy action plan; Ask the CP experts at CAP25.
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By a 218-214 vote, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act cleared the House on Thursday. President Trump is scheduled to sign the bill into law on July 4 at 5 PM ET.
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The CAP, the Association of Public Health Laboratories, and other leading organizations are urging HHS to reinstate the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC).
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Senators are finalizing their version of the Big Beautiful Bill Act—with tax and spending cuts plus other provisions—this week. The House is also in session, holding a hearing Wednesday on Harnessing the Power of Digital Health Data.
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The CAP is fighting for pathologists and encouraging lawmakers to make necessary changes so patients can continue to receive high-quality care from well-trained physicians.
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Share your insights in the 2025 Practice Leader Survey; HHS Secretary Kennedy dismisses vaccine panel; Dr. Karcher amplifies "pathology's voice in Congress"; Pathologists need regulatory relief; Genomic testing expands under Medicare; CAP25 courses announced.
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FDA doesn't challenge LDT decision; Tariffs tug-of-war continues; CDC cuts lab advisory group; CDC shifts COVID-19 vaccine guidance; Oklahoma blocks out-of-network bill; Texas mandates EHR delays for release of sensitive test results.
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