Society News Now houses the most recent announcements of news from the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), including important updates on state news, committees, and current events, as well as member highlights. Members are encouraged to offer suggestions for posts on topics.

Attendees at the 2024 Labvocate Symposium

Society News Now – October 2024

Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act Introduced in Congress | Get Ready for #LABtober | Call for Nominations for National Positions | New Clinical Laboratory Science Journal Editors Appointed | Participate in a Medical and Public Health Laboratory Education Financing Study | Upcoming Events Labvocate Action Alert: Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act Introduced in…

Attendees from Iowa at the 2023 Laboratory Legislative Symposium

Society News Now – September 2024

ASCLS to advocate for long-term relief from laboratory reimbursement cuts, 2024 Labvocate Symposium registration still open, upcoming webinars and virtual events, opportunities to share your experiences at ASCLS events, Joint Annual Meeting session on demand, volunteer opportunities, and more. ASCLS to Advocate for Long-term Relief from Laboratory Reimbursement Cuts Over two million Americans depend on…

Damien F. Garza, ASCLS-WI Government Affairs Chair

From Lab Coat to Suit Coat

Advocating for the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act and the Future of Clinical Laboratories Damien F. Garza, MLT(ASCP), ASCLS-Wisconsin Government Affairs Chair As medical laboratory scientists, we are at the forefront of diagnostics. We take great pride in our role in patient care by ensuring accurate and timely results. As you know, the legislative…

Laboratory Professionals Leadership Certificate Program on a laptop

Society News Now – August 2024

ASCLS submits comments and recommendations on the Standard Occupational Classification, new Laboratory Professionals Leadership Certificate Program, 2024 Labvocate Symposium early bird discount ends August 29, registration and travel scholarships available for Labvocate Symposium, opportunities to speak at ASCLS events, and more. ASCLS Submits Comments and Recommendations on the Standard Occupational Classification The Bureau of Labor…

Photos from the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, July 8-12

Society News Now – July 2024

Upcoming free webinar on hospital-acquired anemia on Aug 7; register for the 2024 Labvocate Symposium; 2024 Joint Annual Meeting a successful collaboration; congratulations to newly-elected ASCLS leaders; and more! Your Membership Expires July 31 Don’t let this be your last issue of Society News Now. Renew today to ensure you continue to receive ASCLS benefits…

Attendees taking a selfie at the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting

Society News Now – June 2024

Last chance to sign up for #LabJAM 2024; registration open for 2024 Labvocate Symposium; save the date for 2025 Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference, new CDC OneLab resources, and more. Time to Renew Your ASCLS Membership ASCLS is currently renewing memberships for the 2024-25 Society year. For those of you who have not yet renewed,…

2024 ASCLS Candidates for National Office

Society News Now – May 2024

FDA Final Rule on Regulation of LDTs, New ASCLS Volunteer Opportunities, Meet the ASCLS Candidates for National Office, Lab CE at 2024 Joint Annual Meeting, Call for CLEC 2025 Session Proposals, CLEC 2024 Sessions On Demand, and More! Time to Renew Your ASCLS Membership ASCLS has already begun the 2024-25 membership renewal season. Thank you…

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week from ASCLS

Society News Now – April 2024

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! Meet the candidates running for ASCLS national office. Early registration for the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting end May 1. Travel and registration scholarships available for 2024 Joint Annual Meeting. And more! Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! Whether you completed the ASCLS Lab Week Run virtual 5K,…

2024 Lab Week Run Race Bib and Medal

Society News Now – March 2024

Scholarships for undergrad and graduate CLS students, annual student paper award competition, research grant opportunities, Ask Me Anything: Global Health Heroes, registration open for the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting, and more. Scholarships Available for Undergraduate and Graduate CLS Students Applications Due April 1 The Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity and ASCLS Education…

Colorful hands raised

Society News Now – February 2024

Volunteer for ASCLS national taskforces and committees; apply for scholarships for CLS undergrad and graduate students; sign up for two free webinars, submit poster abstracts for the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting; and more. Volunteer Opportunities Position Paper Taskforces Apply by February 29 (login required) ASCLS has opportunities to serve on three…