CAPathologists

A new susceptibility subsection of the Microbiology Checklist clarifies expectations and applies across antibacterial, antifungal, and antimycobacterial testing—supporting more consistent lab practices. Learn what this update means for your laboratory: captodayonline.com/new-susceptibi…

True medical mysteries, revealed from the shadows. A young man with recurring pain. No explanation. Cultures negative. The doctors, baffled. So a pathologist steps in. The truth was hiding … in an everyday habit. Listen now: podcast.ausha.co/case-encounter…

.@Pathologists President Jim Zhai reflects on the growing visibility of pathology, the pressures facing laboratories, and why pathologists remain central to modern patient care. 👉 Read full interview ow.ly/EOZK50YVVZM] #Pathology #Pathologists #LaboratoryMedicine

Hantavirus concerns are rising nationwide. At a CAP media briefing, infectious disease experts explained detection, diagnostic challenges, and transmission risk. newsroom.cap.org/latest-news/pa…

Special Webinar Event: Our Prenatal Serum Screening Symposium is coming soon! Join us to examine the use of race in clinical practice. Learn more and register today. cap.org/calendar/webin…

The CAP thanks Reps. @drnealdunnfl2, @repbarragan & @RepTenney for working to strengthen Medicare’s LCD process. Greater transparency, engagement, and medical expertise will protect patients’ access to essential testing and physicians’ clinical judgment. capatholo.gy/48Tgt2r

CAP Microbiology Committee member Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD, FCAP, spoke with TODAY.com about the #hantavirus outbreak. “This is not something that spreads easily like COVID… it requires close, prolonged contact.” today.com/health/news/ha…

Stronger transfusion safeguards are here. The CAP’s Transfusion Medicine checklist updates enhance patient and donor protections, from improved ABO/Rh verification to better stewardship of Group O Rh‑negative blood. Read the article today! captodayonline.com/new-protection…

Strengthen your role on the breast care team. Join our Mock Tumor Board: Multidisciplinary Breast Pathology webinar. May 20 | Noon–2:00 PM CT Learn how reporting affects real-world treatment decisions. Register now: education.cap.org/content/mock-t…

What if diagnostic medicine felt like a mystery? Case Encounters from the CAP turns clinical investigations into immersive audio stories, highlighting collaboration and making complex science more accessible. @JScapaPathMD shares insights on the series and its impact. Read the article: thepathologist.com/issues/2026/ar…

Enjoyed sharing breaking news CAP advocacy updates for @ChicagoPathSoc attendings, fellows and residents! @CAPDCAdvocacy @Pathologists @ILPathologists

During AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander pathologists and laboratory professionals whose dedication to science, education, and patient care supports accurate diagnoses and better health outcomes. #AAPIHeritageMonth

Learn how you can serve on a CAP committee! Participating on a council or committee is a great way to engage with the CAP. The application window for the CAP’s 2027 committee appointments will close this Friday, May 1. For more information and to apply, visit the Committee Application Process page: cap.org/member-resourc…

We did it again! Advocating for pathology, pathologists, & patients. ⁦@Pathologists⁩ We had professional & personal communications with Senators, Representatives, & their associates. #pathology Our concerns & voices r heard. Lives & qualities matter!

Vijaya B. Reddy, MD, MBA, FCAP, welcomed @RepCasten to Rush University Medical Center for a firsthand look inside the pathology lab—his first visit to the department. These moments matter in showing how pathology drives patient care. Want to host your own lab tour? Contact Pathnet@cap.org today! 📸 Credit: Rush University System for Health

On day three of #HODPLS26, pathologists prepared themselves for Hill Day.

#HODPLS26 We are all heading home with full hearts and proud of our civic service! It is incredibly awe-inspiring to be a part of the legislative process to improve access to laboratory testing for our patients across all 50 states. 👩‍⚕️🔬🧪 ^RAL @RebeccaLevyMD @kalishahillmd

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to reform Medicare’s local coverage determination (LCD) process. The CAP supports reforms to strengthen transparency and protect patient access to medically-necessary diagnostic testing. Read more: newsroom.cap.org/latest-news/ca…

#HODPLS26 All of the CAP pathologist advocates are taking a break at our home base at the Methodist House to catch up with friends and refuel on sugar to get geared up for our next meetings with Congressional Representatives and Senators. 🍭☕️🍫🥤 ^RAL @RebeccaLevyMD @LeMaryD

#HODPLS26 It’s so encouraging to meet with Senator Dr. John Boozman and thank him for his support on multiple bills which will help increase the quantity of resident physicians within the US. We also were able to advocate for other bills to reform LCDs. ^RAL @RebeccaLevyMD