In 2014, Congress passed the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) to reform payment to clinical laboratories under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS). CMS's flawed implementation led to rates that fail to reflect private payer rates as intended, years of payment cuts, and a lack of recognition of rising inflation. Without Congressional action, more…
In 2014, Congress passed the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) to reform payment to clinical laboratories under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS). CMS's flawed implementation led to rates that fail to reflect private payer rates as intended, years of payment cuts, and a lack of recognition of rising inflation. Without Congressional action, more cuts will begin on January 1, 2025. ACLA urges Congress to enact long-term PAMA reform to protect access to quality laboratory diagnostics and services.
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ACLA Leads #StopLabCuts Twitter Day of Advocacy Urging Congress to Pass the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act
The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) recently led a Twitter Day of Advocacy to raise awareness of the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA / S. ... Read More -
ACLA Launches “Stop Lab Cuts” Ad Campaign Urging Congress to Protect Access to Laboratory Services for America’s Seniors
Washington, D.C. – The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) has launched a series of digital advertisements as part of the Stop Lab Cuts campaign to urge Congress to ... Read More -
ACLA and 25 Provider Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Access to Critical Laboratory Tests for Seniors and All Patients
Washington, D.C.— The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today sent a letter with more than 20 leading organizations representing laboratories, laboratory professionals, providers including hospitals, health ... Read More -
Letter from Leading Provider Groups on Passing the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act
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ACLA Launches “Stop Lab Cuts” Campaign Urging Congress to Protect Patient Access to Laboratory Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) has launched the Stop Lab Cuts campaign, calling on Congress to protect patient access to laboratory services ... Read More -
ACLA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors’ Access to Critical Diagnostic Tests
Washington, D.C. – The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today welcomed the bipartisan introduction of the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA) to ensure America’s seniors maintain ... Read More -
Congress Passes PAMA Relief, Safeguards Seniors’ Access to Critical Lab Tests Ahead of January Deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) applauds the passage of S. 610, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act, paving the way for renewed ... Read More -
ACLA Applauds Inclusion of PAMA Relief in Year-End Medicare Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today welcomed the bipartisan and bicameral agreement to safeguard seniors’ access to lifesaving clinical laboratory services in the ... Read More -
Leading Organizations Representing Seniors, Health Care Professionals, Laboratories and Diagnostic Manufacturers Call on Congress to Take Immediate Action to Delay Pending Cuts to Lab Tests, Flawed Reporting Requirements to Protect Seniors’ Access to Lifesaving Lab Testing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With millions of seniors facing decreased access to lab services as a result of cuts to nearly 600 lab tests, nearly 30 leading ... Read More -
Letter from Industry Stakeholders on Protecting Seniors’ Access to Lab Tests
