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.
Early detection matters. Blood-based biomarkers can help detect Alzheimer’s-related changes before symptoms develop, giving patients and providers important information sooner. Congress must pass the bipartisan #RESULTSAct to protect access to these essential tools: StopLabCuts.org. #NoGuessingJustKnowing
Clinical laboratories can conduct biomarker testing on breast cancer tissue or fluid to provide information that helps clinicians identify effective treatment options. Learn more during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/438URwY. #ThePowerofKnowing
Clinical laboratories provide essential services that help providers diagnose conditions, guide treatments, and monitor patient health. Over 30 leading provider organizations agree. That is why Congress must act this year and pass the bipartisan #RESULTSAct to #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
Blood tests can help diagnose hepatitis by detecting elevated liver enzymes and identifying hepatitis-causing viruses. Learn more about the role of clinical laboratory testing during #InfectiousDiseaseWeek: bit.ly/438URwY. #ThePowerofKnowing
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.
ACLA thanks @RepAndreCarson for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct to #StopLabCuts! In IN-7, clinical laboratories inform patient care decisions and contribute more than $370M in direct economic impact. It’s time for Congress to take action: StopLabCuts.org.
Thank you to @RepPaulTonko for cosponsoring the #RESULTSAct, critical legislation to protect patient access to laboratory testing! In NY-20, clinical laboratories contribute over $186M in direct economic impact in addition to informing patient care. Urge Congress to #StopLabCuts: StopLabCuts.org.
From bacteria and viruses to fungi and parasites, clinical laboratory testing can help identify the organisms responsible for infectious diseases and guide care. Learn more during #InfectiousDiseaseWeek: bit.ly/438URwY. #ThePowerofKnowing
From identifying infections to informing treatment, clinical laboratory testing provides answers that help patients and providers make informed care decisions. Learn more during #InfectiousDiseaseWeek and discover #ThePowerofKnowing: bit.ly/438URwY.
This #InfectiousDiseaseWeek, we recognize the essential role clinical laboratories play in detecting infectious diseases and providing information that helps guide diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Discover #ThePowerofKnowing: bit.ly/438URwY.
Thank you to the organizations who joined ACLA on Capitol Hill today! Together, we met with congressional offices to urge passage of the #RESULTSAct and protect patient access to essential testing. #StopLabCuts. StopLabCuts.org
A special thank you to all the organizations that joined us today: @NILALabs, @myADLM, @NASLdc, @theAMGA, @AMPath, @ASCLS, @ASMicrobiology, @Pathologists, and @MGMA
Your advocacy is critical to urging Congress to pass the #RESULTSAct. #StopLabCuts StopLabCuts.org
Leading health organizations are on the Hill now to underscore the urgent need for Congress to pass the bipartisan #RESULTSAct. With Medicare laboratory cuts approaching, their advocacy is critical to protecting patient access to essential testing. StopLabCuts.org @ASMicrobiology @NILALabs
Biomarker testing can help providers better understand a patient’s unique biology and identify treatment approaches based on genetic and molecular characteristics. Discover how testing is advancing personalized care with #ThePowerofKnowing: bit.ly/438URwY.
Today, ACLA is joining national health organizations on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass the bipartisan #RESULTSAct this year. Congress must #StopLabCuts and protect patient access to laboratory testing. Follow along for updates! StopLabCuts.org
Clinical laboratory tests can detect signs of cancer recurrence, helping providers monitor patients after treatment and inform next steps in care. Urge Congress to protect access to essential testing: StopLabCuts.org. #NoGuessingJustKnowing
For patients diagnosed with breast cancer, clinical laboratory testing can help identify the type and extent of cancer and provide information to guide appropriate treatment. Learn more during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/438URwY. #ThePowerofKnowing
Time is precious, especially for patients with rare diseases. Clinical laboratory testing can help shorten the path to a diagnosis and provide information that helps guide care. Congress must pass the #RESULTSAct to protect access to essential testing: StopLabCuts.org. #NoGuessingJustKnowing
Breast cancer affects hundreds of thousands of patients and families each year. During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, learn more about the role clinical laboratory testing plays in detecting breast cancer and informing patient care. Discover #ThePowerofKnowing: bit.ly/438URwY.
