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On July 26, 2022 the CMS opened up comments regarding the docket CMS-2022-0119-0001. This CMS proposal discusses adding a definition for “doctoral degree” in 493.2 for the purposes of high complexity laboratory director (HCLD) qualifications. Board certification by a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved certifying body is a requirement for HCLD qualification. The American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) is one of the nine board certifying bodies listed by the HHS. 1 The AACC voiced opposition to including the Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) in the definition. The AACC is a reputable certifying body that shares the ...
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Originally Posted 10-30-2022 14:13 For those of us fortunate enough to attend this year's laboratory conference at Good Samaritan Hospital's Hedde Hall or virtually, there was plenty of knowledge exchanged, camaraderie built and foundations for the future of clinical lab science in Indiana extended. The April chill may still have been in the air Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 but the MLSs, educators, students, lab managers and experts received the conference information warmly. ASCLS-IN' president, Biz Fisher first introduced George Fritsma, MS, the author of the Fritsma Factor blog and the opening speaker. Delving into his wonderfully named ...
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