May 2025(from the College of American Pathologists Advocacy News May 13, 2025 | College of American Pathologists) Pathology amends Indiana blood retention billThe Indiana Association of Pathologists (IAP) and the CAP prevented an overly burdensome requirement over blood draw retentions from becoming law. Why it matters: The IAP and CAP partnered to amend a bill that would have required retention of all first-draw blood specimens for up to 30 days.
The big picture: Following the IAP testimony, the bill was successfully amended to limit the criteria for retention and to establish any blood retention requirement based on a hospital-based protocol.
On May 6, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1194 into law. Indiana health care law revisedThe CAP and the Indiana Association of Pathologists (IAP) amended a comprehensive health care law to limit price disclosure to only 50 shoppable pathology and laboratory services. Why it matters: Originally, the bill would have required publishing multiple prices for every CPT code for pathology and lab services. Countering trends of narrowing networks of physicians, the new law requires the Indiana Department of Insurance to assess whether health plans meet network adequacy standards, including availability of specialty providers such as pathologists.
One more thing: Written estimates of scheduled, ordered, or referred services for patients will now be required within two business days, instead of five days. On May 6, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1003 into law. February 2025 |
Urgent action is required to protect pathology practices in Indiana. We are facing two critical legislative threats that could severely impact our profession. With key hearings and votes scheduled in the coming days, we need your immediate support to prevent these bills from becoming law. We urgently need your help. The Indiana Association of Pathologists (IAP), in partnership with the College of American Pathologists (CAP), is working tirelessly to oppose these harmful bills. However, we currently have only $5,000 in our advocacy fund and must raise an additional $10,000 to effectively fight these threats. Donations of any amount are critical, as each contribution directly supports our efforts to protect the future of pathology in Indiana. 1. HB 1194: A Burdensome Mandate for Medical Laboratories
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