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- Bill to stop Medicare cuts to lab tests moves to the Senate
Our focus shifts to the Senate to pass legislation that prevents Medicare cuts to clinical lab tests this year.
Late last week, the House of Representatives got the job done by passing the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
- Overall, the bill funds parts of the government through September, but it also delays cuts of up to 15% to lab tests until 2027.
- CAP members received a special update on the bill on Friday, outlining additional key health care provisions.
Next steps: Senators are discussing a vote on the bill this week.
Yes, but: While the pause on cuts are a welcome relief, additional efforts are needed for a permanent solution.
What's next: The CAP will continue urging Congress to pass the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act, which would ensure that pathologists are fairly compensated and patients have access to life-saving tests.
- We will continue to engage with lawmakers and partners to find a permanent solution to payment cuts.