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The government shutdown will continue until Congress can pass a bill reopening it

Some 89 percent of voters support the federal government using taxpayer dollars to fund medical research

ACA coverage losses could mean fewer tests and tighter lab budgets

Health policy experts predict that cuts to Medicaid will push more rural hospitals to close

By reducing publishing costs, the new policy could help expand access to literature and push for more transparent science

As millions face loss of coverage, clinical laboratories must prepare for reimbursement shortfalls and shifting patient care demands

The Congressional Budget Office estimates 7.8 million people will lose Medicaid coverage under Trump’s new domestic policy law, including access to essential laboratory testing

In a statement, the American Association for Cancer Research emphasizes the critical role of sustained federal investment in advancing diagnostics, treatments, and equitable access to care for all cancer patients

Not only will the elimination of CLIAC have a negative impact on patient care, it also isn’t likely to result in meaningful savings for the government