Members on Congress are back in their home states this week, so it is perfect time to go to your local offices and make your voice heard!
With the budget being debated and negotiated it is important to let our Representatives know how we feel about the potential cuts facing Clinical Laboratories. The latest news from Washington is not only is Congress considering having Clinical Laboratories implement a Co-pay, but they are also discussing cutting the Fee Schedule by as much as 10%. President Obama has vowed to leave Medicare/ Medicaid services out of the cuts, but Congress has other ideas.
What can you do?
- Visit your local Representative and Senator's office and ask to speak to a Health care aid.
- Call your local offices and voice your concern.
- Contact your local office and see if there are going to be any rallies or public meetings which you could attend.
- Get a group of people to go with you to your local office and have them share their support.
- Go to the National ASCLS website and download talking points for revamping the Fee Schedule and other information about the Clinical Fee Schedule.
Make your voice heard and let Washington know the effects of their decisions here in their home states.
