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CMS is seeking public comment to update CLIA 1988. A number of components to be updated.

The Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science in Practice: A Survey of Workforce Roles, Responsibilities, and Integration

>A majority of respondents were not satisfied with their compensation. Of note, multiple respondents did not work in doctoral level roles, which may contribute to compensation dissatisfaction. Respondents identified persistent challenges in their professional roles, echoing themes articulated in prior reports (5). The predominant challenge reported was a lack of professional awareness of the DCLS role. Open-ended survey responses further highlighted concerns regarding the historical lack of support from professional associations, perceived misalignment between accreditation expectations and the competencies of DCLS graduates, and limited pathways to HHS-recognized board certificate for HCLDs. Respondents also expressed interest in career development resources related to functioning as an HCLD.

Last year, paused credential synchronizing until "summer 2026", but summer 2026 is almost over, and it still has not been released.

For those of us with multiple ASCP credentials, it's a huge slap in the face having to pay and submit for multiple CMPs.

https://www.ascp.org/boc/maintain-your-credentials/manage-your-CE/synchronize-multiple-credentials

The HMS plus is at end of life but is actively used by CV teams.

There doesn't seem to be an equivalent on the market? What are you planning to replace HMS Plus with?

CAP is concerned that renaming cytotechnologist to cytologist may encroach on pathologists scope of practice. Even though ASCP has already renamed their certification to cytologist.