Make your voice heard opposing proposed CLIA changes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) has proposed changes to laboratory director qualifications and oversight requirements that could affect testing quality and patient care. ADLM urges laboratory professionals to submit comments by December 7 explaining how the proposed changes could affect their laboratories and what CMS should reconsider.

Advocacy

The impact of removing board certification

Get the facts on the CMS proposal and why ADLM opposes it.

Writing comments

Read six tips that will help your comment make an impact.

Press release

ADLM President Dr. Stanley F. Lo weighs in on federal lab rules

ADLM opposes what proposed change to board certification requirements could mean for high-complexity labs.

Ready to submit?

Submit your comment on Regulations.gov, referencing CMS-3478-P.

Comments must be received by December 7, 2026, to be assured consideration. Submitted comments are made publicly available, so review yours carefully before submitting.