ADVANCE Outlook: Lab Professionals : association news

AACC Urges Action

Kerri Penno — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:00 GMT

The AACC is urging laboratory professionals to contact their members of Congress and request that they support H.R.1248, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, which would preserve recent advances in state newborn screening programs. Earlier...(read more)

Question Everything: Identifying Unnecessary Tests, Treatments

Kelly Bocich — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:49:00 GMT

Have you seen these lists of common tests and treatments that are often unnecessary --or even harmful? In an effort to reduce the costs of unnecessary healthcare measures, nine specialty groups developed their own lists of Five Things Physicians and Patients...(read more)

‘ASCLS Provides HOPE’ in Atlanta a Success

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:50:00 GMT

Guest post by Beth Warning, MS, MLS, ASCP CM During the ASCLS Annual Meeting, the Promotion of the Profession Committee (PPC) hosted a Back to School Supply Drive in conjunction with Kids in Need, a subsidiary of the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB)....(read more)

ADVANCE and ASPT Come Together in 2011

Kelly Wolfgang — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:16:00 GMT

ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals and ASPT (American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians) are coming together to form a new partnership in 2011. In their partnership, ASPT will be contributing a column to ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals...(read more)

COLA Cares Week 2011

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:26:00 GMT

At COLA, we’re all part of the same work community. Together we help promote patient safety by promoting lab excellence. Considering that lab testing impacts more than 70 percent of diagnostic decisions, the COLA community’s efforts impact a lot of people....(read more)

Atlanta Appetite: Dining Tips From a Local

Matthew T. Patton — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:52:00 GMT

Although the city is a booming, thriving metropolis full of energy and nightlife, Atlanta also has a history of being known as a genteel, charming Southern city. Fittingly, is known for its fine Southern dining spots. But don’t think that you’ll be stuck...(read more)

Case Studies, Best Practices

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:01:00 GMT

Case studies, best practices, lessons learned, written material, guidelines, how-to manuals, technical explanations—those are the types of articles and documents we are looking to publish in print and online. It’s a great time to get published to really...(read more)

Help Us Plan Our 2012 Calendar

Matthew T. Patton — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:47:00 GMT

It is hard to believe that nearly half of the year 2011 has come and gone. Summer is just days away. Starting this month, the ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals team is already looking at our calendars with our eyes on 2012. As we are doing...(read more)

Identifying and Implementing Non-Labor Cost Savings in Your Lab

Matthew T. Patton — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:03:00 GMT

Don't miss this ASCLS Annual Meeting session, sponsored by ADVANCE Newsmagazines : Identifying and Implementing Non-Labor Cost Savings in Your Lab Presented by J.R. Constance, MHA, MT(ASCP), Rodric Consulting, LLC; and Deb Rodahl, MLS(ASCP)CM, HealthEast...(read more)

ASCLS Seeks Annual Meeting Abstracts

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:56:00 GMT

The deadline for research paper or case study abstract submission for oral or poster presentation at the 2011 ASCLS annual meeting is April 1. Visit www.ascls.org/conferences/ under the 2011 Annual Meeting listing; click on “Call for Abstracts” for abstract...(read more)

Live Coverage: Welcome to San Diego

Kerri Penno — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:28:00 GMT

Yesterday kicked off the 110th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology at the San Diego Convention Center. Sunday's activities included the First Time Meeting Attendee Orientation, the ASM Opening Reception, held at the Sails Pavilion...(read more)

How to Get a Speaking Gig

Amanda Koehler — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:04:00 GMT

So, you've done a study or become an expert in automation at your lab. You feel you want to share your knowledge at your next association meeting or trade show. How do you go about getting your name into that meeting brochure? This blog post details what...(read more)

CLMA Names New CEO

Matthew T. Patton — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:39:00 GMT

The Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) announced it has completed its relocation from Wayne, PA to Chicago. Last month, CLMA selected the Chicago office of SmithBucklin to be the association's full-service management company. "SmithBucklin...(read more)

AACC Names New President

Kerri Penno — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:38:00 GMT

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) has announced Catherine Hammett-Stabler, PhD, DABCC, FACB has assumed presidency of the association. Dr. Hammett-Stabler is a professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at...(read more)

API Debuts Interactive Web Site

Amanda Koehler — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:39:00 GMT

The America Proficiency Institute (API) debuted a new interactive Web site yesterday. In addition to a new look, the Web site provides proficiency testing customers with interactive performance analysis graphs, customized spreadsheets of evaluation data...(read more)