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• Nancy Johnson

  The CAP talks cytology with the feds, New Jersey's new rules for some clinics, and last chance for residents to apply for a valuable opportunity. These stories and more coming up next. The CAP recently met with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to discuss policy changes involving remote review of digital cytology. Under the changes which take effect March 23rd, clinical labs must obtain an additional CLIA certificate to conduct remote cytology screening at a remote location. CMS had waived some CLIA rules to allow for remote work during the COVID pandemic, for example, from a pathologist's home office. The CAP used the meeting to share questions raised by pathologists and laboratories. As the CMS executes this policy change, the CAP discussed the importance of being able to conduct rapid adequacy assessment from a remote location to ensure patient access and high-quality specimen collection. New Jersey now requires clinics and laboratories that develop and store human embryos, eggs, and other reproductive tissue to obtain state licenses. and accreditation by national organizations. The state imposed the new rules in response to rapid growth in such facilities due to rising demand for in vitro fertilization services. The CAP is one of two national organizations that accredits laboratories through its reproductive accreditation program. New Jersey's rules are among the strictest in the nation and include requirements for backup power. sensors, alarm systems, and reporting detailed requirements. The CAP Foundation is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing the women of pathology, doctors, patients, and leaders in the field. The Foundation will continue its ongoing series of stories featuring these remarkable women under the banner, Her Story. is our story. Through scholarships, mentorship, and education, the CAP Foundation supports the next generation of women who are embarking on careers in pathology. And through programs like See, Test, and Treat, the CAP Foundation helps provide critical health screenings to women who might not otherwise have access. Learn more at the CAP Foundation website, and remember all contributions to the foundation are tax deductible. And finally, it's not too late for pathology residents interested in advocacy to apply for the PathPEF Resident Advocacy Development Award, which provides up to $1,500 in travel expenses for residents to attend the upcoming House of Delegates and Pathologists Leadership Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C., funded by the Political Education Fund of PathPAC, the political action committee affiliated with the CAP, the award supports in-person attendance at the event this year from April 25th to the 28th. It's a fantastic opportunity to build leadership skills, network, and gain hands-on advocacy experience at the CAP's Hill Day on Capitol Hill. But if you're interested, get on it. The deadline is Monday, March 16th. See our show notes for a link to the application. And that does it for us today. For more information on today's stories, check the show notes and watch your email inbox for more news like this in the CAP's advocacy newsletter every Tuesday and our weekly edition newsletter on Thursdays. We'll be back Monday at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.