At a glance
The June 8, 2020, Laboratory Outreach Communication Systems (LOCS) call included updates on the Reporting and CARES Act, COVID-19 & cytology labs, updates on the College of American Pathologists (CAP) laboratory accreditation, a CMS Billing update, as well as updates from FDA.
Agenda
Welcome: Jasmine Chaitram, CDC Division of Laboratory Systems
Reporting and CARES Act Update: Jason Hall, CDC Division of Preparedness and Emerging Infections (DPEI)
FDA Update: Tim Stenzel and Sara Brenner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
COVID-19 & Cytology Labs: Liron Pantanowitz, Director of Anatomic Pathology, The University of Michigan
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Update: Richard M. Scanlan, Chair, CAP Council on Accreditation
CMS Billing Update: Sarah Shirey-Losso, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)