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.

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!

Society News Now – April 2026

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! | Meet the Candidates for ASCLS National Office | Register for 2026 LabJAM by April 28 and Save | Free Webinar: Sickle Cell Anemia – Blood Product Allocation and Future Therapies | CLEC 2026 On Demand | and More Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! April 19-25, 2026 Whether you plan…

Candidates running for ASCLS office in 2026-27

Society News Now – March 2026

PAMA Reporting Window Opens May 1—What Labs Need to Know | Meet the Candidates for ASCLS National Office | Apply for ASCLS Awards and Scholarships | ASCLS Awards and Scholarships | Volunteer Opportunities | and More PAMA Reporting Window Opens May 1—What Labs Need to Know On Thursday, March 12, the Centers for Medicare and…

2026 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference Registration Desk

Society News Now – February 2026

PAMA Cuts Delayed but Advocacy for RESULTS Act Continues | Department of Education Draft Regulations Spark Concern Over “Professional” Degree Definitions | Apply for ASCLS Awards and Scholarships | ASCLS Volunteer Opportunities | and More PAMA Cuts Delayed but Advocacy for RESULTS Act Continues On January 22, Congress passed a bipartisan consolidated appropriations package that…

ACTION ALERT Tell Congress to pass the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act

Society News Now – January 2026

Time is Running out to Stop Lab Cuts and Protect Patient Care | ASCLS Joins 230 Medical Organizations to Urge Congressional Oversight of Changes to U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule | Apply for ASCLS Awards and Scholarships | Last Chance for CLEC 2026 Regular Registration Rate | and More Time is Running out to Stop Lab…

Society News Now December 2025 Issue

Society News Now – December 2025

Your Voice Needed in January to Stop Lab Cuts | Call for Nominations for National Positions | Enhance Your Professional Development at CLEC 2026 | Save the Dates for 2026 Events | and More Your Voice is Needed in January to Stop Lab Cuts and Protect Patient Care Devastating reimbursement cuts under the Protecting Access…

2025 Women of Laboratory Science Summit Attendees

Society News Now – November 2025

ASCLS Joins Coalitions to Support Important Legislation | Labvocate Ambassadors | Call for Nominations | Register Early for CLEC 2026 and Save | Upcoming ASCLS Webinar | ASCLS Wraps up a Busy Fall | and More ASCLS Joins Coalitions to Support Important Legislation for Medical Laboratories and Patient Care RESULTS Act Last month, ASCLS joined…

Attendees at the 2024 Labvocate Symposium

Society News Now – October 2025

Protect the Future of Medical Laboratories and Patient Care | Upcoming Events | Call for 2026 Joint Annual Meeting Session Proposals | Share Your Talents in the ASCLS Expert/Speaker Directory | Diversity Advocacy Council Book Club | and More Protect the Future of Medical Laboratories and Patient Care Your Voice Can Make the Difference Last…

Labvocate Action Alert! Protect Medical Laboratories and Patient Care

Society News Now – September 2025

Your Voice Needed to Protect Medical Laboratories and Patient Care | ASCLS Joins Coalition Urging ACIP to Use Evidence in Vaccine Standards | ASCLS Reestablishes Lambda Tau Honor Society | Free Certificate in Laboratory Leadership and Wellbeing | Upcoming Events | and More Your Voice is Needed to Protect Medical Laboratories and Patient Care Tell…

ASCLS Labucate on a computer screen

Society News Now – August 2025

New CE Courses on Labucate | Free Webinar on PCOS | Inaugural Women of Laboratory Science Summit | New ASCLS Products | CDC OneLab Free Resources | New Off the Bench Podcast Episode | and More ASCLS Urges Congress to Reauthorize HRSA Title VII and Title VIII Programs ASCLS recently joined 66 other healthcare associations…

Society News Now July 2025 Issue

Society News Now – July 2025

Volunteer Opportunities | Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Labvocate Symposium | Save the Date for the Next Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) | New Online ASCLS Store | CDC OneLab Free Webinar | New Off the Bench Podcast Episode | and More Your Membership Expires July 31 Don’t let this be your last…