Society President Toby C. Cornish, MD, PhD presents API's position (see letter) at the upcoming CLIAC Meeting April 14, 2022 at around 11:10 am EST (see April 14th Agenda "Public Comment Session"):The meeting will be held virtually on April 13, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EDT and April 14, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The agenda will include agency updates from CDC, CMS, and FDA. In addition to the general updates, an update will be provided on the ongoing CLIAC workgroups. Presentations and CLIAC discussion will focus on the future of laboratory medicine, especially testing in non-traditional sites. There will be an extended public comment session focusing on anticipated changes in testing practices, personnel issues, and emerging technologies used in non-traditional testing sites. If you would like to submit a comment on the topic, please see the “Providing Oral or Written Comments” section below or email [email protected]. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Please check back for updates. April 13-14, 2022, Zoom Information: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1619948669?pwd=eWdxTVV0a3ozdDUreWhzVHFINUw5Zz09external icon Passcode: C?U8@&3# Or One tap mobile: +16692545252,,1619948669#,,,,*46630257# US (San Jose) +16468287666,,1619948669#,,,,*46630257# US (New York) Or join by phone: Dia l(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 669 216 1590 or +1 551 285 1373 Webinar ID: 161 994 8669 Passcode: 46630257 International numbers available: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/u/adBDnmwuShexternal icon Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 161.199.138.10 (US West) or 161.199.136.10 (US East) Webinar ID: 161 994 8669 Passcode: 46630257 |