The Society’s Public Policy Statements are developed by the members of the Society through its Commission on Public Policy. The ASCP Board of Directors approves each year’s policy priorities and these guide our policy and advocacy activities. The Society is also expanding our grassroots advocacy network through its eAdvocacy Center and direct work with ASCP members to bring the knowledge of our volunteer experts to federal and state policymakers.

The ASCP Washington Office represents the interests of pathology and laboratory medicine before Congress, the Administration, federal regulatory agencies, and state governments through its advocacy efforts. The Washington Office also interacts with patient, allied health, laboratory and medical organizations to build coalitions to further the goals of ASCP. The Washington office is staffed by a Vice President of Public Policy who leads a dedicated staff of policy experts who work on behalf of our members to advance the field of laboratory medicine.