Blogs

Check out the latest issue of ASCLS Today! ASCLS-Maryland Board member, Dr. Diane Davis authored an important article titled " The Importance of Accurate Laboratory Reference Intervals for Transgender Patients " You can read the article at the following link: https://ascls.org/the-importance-of-accurate-laboratory-reference-intervals-for-transgender-patients/ And you can read all of the current ASCLS Today articles here: https://ascls.org/ascls-today/ Enjoy!

From the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science: We've all had enough politics right now, but we have a small opportunity to have a potentially large impact on the financial environment for clinical laboratories in the United States . It will take swift, strong, and forceful action on the part of the clinical laboratory community. Congress has come back for its "lame duck" session, and key committees are actively considering the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA) (S.4449/H.R.8188). It would replace the draconian reimbursement cuts and reporting requirements of PAMA and has bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. What ...

To my Fellow Laboratory Professionals in Maryland: You may or may not be aware that, as part of a large update to personnel regulations, enforcement and fees, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) have proposed a rule that would allow those who hold a bachelor's degree in nursing to perform high complexity testing. Affecting the outcome of this issue will take some time to read and an effort to respond. But it is critical that you do so! ASCLS, other laboratory groups, and virtually every laboratory professional understands how this change would harm patients, and we as a community need to convince CMS to remove this language before it ...

We're getting closer to the end of the ASCLS membership year - if you haven't already, consider renewing and continue to receive awesome member benefits! Go to www.ascls.org/renew

The ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting is happening right now and last night was the annual Awards Ceremony. ASCLS-Maryland submitted the names of several individuals who won various awards in 2022! See the full list below: Membership Milestone! 60 Years as an ASCLS Maryland Member! Antons Zalans Constituent Society Member of the Year Diane Davis Omicron Sigma Karen Beck Lara Biagiotti Candice Grayson Keys to the Future Jessica Thoericht Justin Washington ESA Student Research Paper Award & ...

It's graduation season and ASCLS has resources for new graduates! See the New Grad page offering information about job openings, resources, member content, and benefits: https:// ascls.org/newgrad/ Check it out!

Don't forget to renew your membership with ASCLS and continue to enjoy the 7 benefits of being a member! To renew, go to : www.ascls.org/renew

Don't forget to renew your membership with ASCLS and continue to receive the great benefits that come with being a member! Go to www.ascls.org/renew today!

Have you wanted to get more involved with ASCLS-Maryland but not sure how? Why not become a delegate (or alternate delegate) from Maryland to participate in the business of ASCLS as a whole. The term is one year. Delegate duties include: Voting in the election of the 2022-2023 officers, which occurs on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Participating in the House of Delegates Meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2022, 10 am EDT Participating in the Mid-Year House of Delegates Meeting (tentatively scheduled for Sunday, January 15, 2023) To qualify, delegates MUST be registered for the Joint Annual Meeting (in person OR virtual) and must be members of ASCLS as ...

It's that time of year - the time when ASCLS members are asked to renew their membership . It's also a great time of year to JOIN ASCLS if you've never been a member! Why is membership with ASCLS important for laboratorians? ASCLS is committed to creating opportunities for members to connect, learn, and contribute as a community of laboratorians. It has become clear over these past two years that forming connections with others and feeling a sense of community is essential to our well-being. ASCLS plays an integral role in creating connections and building community among medical laboratory professionals. What are the benefits of ASCLS membership? ...

Join us for our Joint Virtual Annual Spring Meeting on April 23, 2022, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm When: Saturday, April 23, 2022, 9 - 3:30 pm (Eastern Time) Where: Virtual Zoom meeting - Zoom links will be provided to registered participants before the meeting date. Registration Fees: ASCLS Members: $25 Non-Members: $35 Students – ASCLS members: $8 Students – non-ASCLS members: $10 To register, visit: ascls-va.org/registration Joint Virtual Annual Spring Meeting Agenda 9:00 - 9:15 - Welcome from ASCLS-DE, ASCLS-MD, ASCLS-VA, and ASCLS-CAS(DC) 9:15 - 10:15 - Opening Keynote Presentation (PACE 1 credit): Medical Laboratory Concerns in the Transgender ...