American Clinical Laboratory Association

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

ACLA is calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan, bicameral Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA) that would stop deep payment cuts for laboratory tests and ensure patient access to laboratory testing services, protect the nation’s clinical laboratory infrastructure, and support innovation in testing to advance the next generation of personalized care.

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Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

ACLA is calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan, bicameral Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA) that would stop deep payment cuts for laboratory tests and ensure patient access to laboratory testing services, protect the nation’s clinical laboratory infrastructure, and support innovation in testing to advance the next generation of personalized care.

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Supporting Patient Health:

Value of Laboratory Tests and Diagnostics

Accurate, reliable test results help provide a complete picture of health and align all players in the health system towards patient-centered care.

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ACLA’s 2023 Advocacy Agenda

Learn more about key elements of ACLA’s 2023 advocacy agenda

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Who we are

The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) is the national trade association representing leading laboratories that deliver essential diagnostic health information to patients and providers by advocating for policies that expand access to the highest quality clinical laboratory services, improve patient outcomes, and advance the next generation of personalized care.

Clinical laboratories are the driving force for the next generation of precision medicine and care delivery.

Americans depend on clinical laboratories as the first line of defense against acute, chronic and infectious disease.

Our work helps improve patient health and quality of life while reducing costs for public and private health programs.

Recent News & Updates

March 28, 2023

ACLA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors’ Access to Critical Diagnostic Tests

Association Relaunches ‘Stop Lab Cuts’ Campaign Washington, D.C. – The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today welcomed the bipartisan and bicameral introduction of the Saving … Read More

December 20, 2022

ACLA Commends the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

The 2023 Omnibus provides critical relief for labs and patients Washington, D.C. – The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) commends inclusion in the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill … Read More

July 21, 2022

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

Policy Issues

Saving Access To Laboratory Services Act

In 2014, Congress passed the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) to ensure millions of seniors could maintain access to critical health services, including laboratory … Read More

Public Health Preparedness and Infrastructure

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent Mpox Public Health Emergency (PHE), ACLA members provided extraordinary leadership and support for the U.S. Government’s response efforts by … Read More

Regulatory Issues

Developing a comprehensive approach to diagnostic reform – one that fosters innovative care delivery – is vital to our ability to tackle the most challenging … Read More

Reimbursement And Coverage

Clinical laboratories are reimbursed for providing services to Medicare beneficiaries using either the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) or the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), depending … Read More

Value Of Clinical Labs

America’s clinical laboratories serve as the foundation for public health preparedness and response and for everyday prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease for patients across … Read More

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