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The CAP has submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to a request for information on Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability Standards and Certification, explaining why the proposal does not apply to pathology practice.
Bottom line: Pathology centers on the analysis of patient biospecimens, with the pathology report serving as the primary clinical deliverable. While digital pathology supports workflow efficiency and consultation, images are rarely used directly by clinicians or patients to make care decisions.
CAP's response: The letter addresses limited adoption of digital pathology, infrastructure costs, workforce considerations, and the CAP’s leadership in advancing DICOM® standards for interoperable digital pathology.
Go deeper: Read the full letter.