The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) is the nation's leading advocacy organization for clinical laboratories.
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ACLA thanks the 100 bipartisan, bicameral cosponsors of the #RESULTS Act! Now it’s time to turn momentum into action and #StopLabCuts to protect access to essential diagnostic testing: StopLabCuts.org.
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Commonly performed clinical laboratory tests help evaluate men’s risk of heart disease, diabetes, and prostate cancer. Regular laboratory testing can lead to early detection and improved outcomes. Read about #ThePowerofKnowing this #MensHealthMonth: bit.ly/4dQLkQb.
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis can help detect Alzheimer’s disease, giving patients and families more time to plan care. Learn how clinical laboratory testing is advancing earlier detection and better outcomes. Discover #ThePowerofKnowing: bit.ly/4dQLkQb.
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More than 100 bipartisan and bicameral lawmakers have joined the effort to advance the #RESULTSAct, demonstrating growing momentum for reforming Medicare's flawed laboratory payment system. Thank you, @Pathologists, for highlighting this important milestone. Read more: bit.ly/3QcR3GU
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Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories:
The current data reporting period goes until July 31. Do you have questions about #CLFS data reporting? We've got answers and resources here: go.cms.gov/4u2VWRl
ALT Image displaying a promotional graphic for a "Clinical Lab Fee Schedule." It announces that the data reporting period begins, with the dates May 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026. The "CMS" logo, representing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is at the bottom. Submission dates are from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The background features a laboratory setting with various scientific equipment.
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ACLA would like to thank @RogerMarshallMD for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct to protect patient access to critical laboratory testing! In addition to providing guidance for patient care, clinical laboratories employ over 5,000 Kansans. It’s time to #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
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Thank you @RepMcCormick for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct, a bipartisan effort providing long-term stability for patients and America’s labs! In GA-7, clinical laboratories have a direct economic impact of over $124M in addition to informing patient care. Congress must #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
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Access to innovative clinical laboratory testing is crucial to disease detection, prevention, and timely care. ACLA’s 2026 policy priorities outline how policymakers can help ensure patients continue to benefit from these critical services. Learn more: bit.ly/4dQLkQb.
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Thank you @RepShreve for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct to provide long-term stability for patients and the laboratory industry! In IN-6, clinical laboratories inform patient care decisions and contribute over $77M in direct economic impact. Congress must act this year: StopLabCuts.org.
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ACLA's #ThePowerofKnowing campaign highlights the real-world impact of diagnostic testing for providers, patients, and their families. Read about how an innovative DNA test is helping to detect esophageal cancer early among firefighters who are at higher risk: bit.ly/438URwY.
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Clinical laboratory tests can detect signs of cancer recurrence, helping doctors act earlier and improving outcomes for patients. Congress must pass the #RESULTSAct to protect access to these essential diagnostic tools: StopLabCuts.org. #NoGuessingJustKnowing
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Results matter for the millions of Medicare patients who rely on laboratory testing to inform their care. ACLA thanks the 100 members of Congress who have now cosponsored the #RESULTSAct. Congress must act to #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
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Momentum for the #RESULTSAct continues to grow. Thank you to the 100 members of Congress who have joined the bipartisan effort to #StopLabCuts and protect access to the clinical laboratory testing patients and providers rely on every day. Congress must act this year. StopLabCuts.org.
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Thank you @RepMcClellan for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct to provide long-term stability for patients and the laboratory industry! In VA-4, laboratories inform patient care decisions and contribute over $241M in direct economic impact. It’s time for Congress to take action: StopLabCuts.org.
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ACLA would like to thank @RepRudyYakym for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct to protect patient access to critical laboratory testing! In IN-2, clinical laboratories have a direct economic impact of over $75M in addition to informing patient care. Congress must #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
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Thank you @RepRickAllen for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct to provide long-term stability for patients and the laboratory industry! In GA-12, laboratories inform patient care decisions and contribute over $91M in direct economic impact. Urge Congress to #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
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Thank you @RepMcDowell for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct, crucial legislation to protect patient access to laboratory testing! In NC-6, clinical laboratories have a direct economic impact of over $129M in addition to informing patient care. Congress must #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
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This June, ACLA celebrates #MensHealthMonth by recognizing the critical role clinical laboratories play in detecting, diagnosing and managing health conditions like diabetes, heart disease and prostate cancer. Learn more about #ThePowerofKnowing: bit.ly/438URwY
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A major milestone for the #RESULTSAct: 100 bipartisan and bicameral lawmakers now support legislation to reform Medicare's clinical laboratory payment system and help safeguard patient access to routine and lifesaving diagnostics. Read more here: bit.ly/3S2oIU2. #StopLabCuts
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