ADLM ensures the lab remains a valued and essential voice in healthcare, so that people everywhere get the care they need.
Lab results can disagree depending on where tests are performed. We work toward patients receiving the same diagnosis no matter where they live.
We collaborate on advocacy priorities among members, scientific experts, and policy leaders. We help laboratory science influence health outcomes by advocating for:
You can get involved by participating in advocacy campaigns, contributing to comment letters and position statements, or joining one of ADLM’s working groups. Together, we can create a healthier future for all.
Keep up with fast-moving news and policy actions affecting clinical laboratories and the healthcare field and use our tools to act on grassroots campaigns.
The Lab Advocate helps you stay informed about issues shaping the profession — from regulatory changes and reimbursement trends to advances in diagnostics and testing standards.
ADLM identifies priority issues for members and communicates the association's positions to policymakers through research-based position statements.
Explore official statements sent to Congress and federal regulatory authorities.
Learn how to take quick action to contact your representatives on key issues in laboratory medicine.
The FDA rule on LDT regulation will limit patient access to essential tests and stifle innovation needed to deliver equitable, effective care for all.
Labs that will have to outsource tests, increasing wait times
Hospitals and labs that are subject to duplicative new regulation
Labs without contingency plan resources if they cannot perform LDTs
ADLM’s advocacy extends beyond national borders to strengthen the practice of laboratory medicine and create a healthier, more connected world. Through strategic partnerships and educational initiatives, we work on:
By collaborating with international laboratory organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions, ADLM helps to share best practices and build global standards that improve the quality and consistency of diagnostic care.
