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Public and Scientific Affairs Board (PSAB)
Underlying the ASM's dedication to the advancement of scientific knowledge is its commitment that science serve the public interest. To address scientific matters affecting the public interest, the ASM created the Public and Scientific Affairs Board (PSAB) in 1979. The PSAB monitors legislation and regulation and develops positions for the Society on public policy issues. The PSAB encourages the adoption of sound policies affecting science and technology and the discipline of microbiology. The PSAB responds to policy makers who may request or require an understanding of research and technology in microbiology. It also communicates microbiological issues to the public.
What's New in Public Policy?
October 1, 2013 - Federal Government Shutdown Information
On September 30, 2013 at midnight EST, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 ended without congressional action on any Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 appropriations. As a result, the United States Federal Government has been ordered to shut down until this lapse in federal funding is remedied. For updates on the operating status...
10-01-2013
Clinical Microbiology Issues Update - September 2013
The September issue of the Clinical Microbiology Issues Update has been published by the Office of Public Affairs. The content of this page is restricted to ASM Members only.Please login at the top-right or to become a member, join ASM.
09-27-2013
Minority Microbiology Mentor Newsletter - September 2013
The September issue of the Minority Microbiology Mentor has been published by the Committee on Microbiological Issues Impacting Minorities. The content of this page is restricted to ASM Members only.Please login at the top-right or to become a member, join ASM.
09-13-2013
September 6, 2013 - ASM Comments on CMS Proposed Revisions to the PFS and CLFS
ASM provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule & Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2014 [CMS-1600-P] published in the Federal Register on July 19, 2013. ASM commented specifically on...
09-06-2013
September 6, 2013 - ASM Submits Comments to CMS on Outpatient Prospective Payments
The ASM submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs for CY 2014 (CMS-1601-P), which was published in the Federal Register on July 19, 2013. ASM focused its comments...
09-06-2013
e-Public Policy Update - June 2013
The June issue of the e-Public Policy Update has been published by the Office of Public Affairs. The content of this page is restricted to ASM Members only.Please login at the top-right or to become a member, join ASM.
06-17-2013
Infectious Disease Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Practices Committee Prepares Cyclospora Guideline - The Public and Scientific Affairs Board (PSAB) Committee on Laboratory Practices prepared A Practical Guidance Document to the Detection of Cyclospora to aid laboratory personnel in their identification of this organism, since routine ova and parasite examination often fails to detect it. ...
01-14-2011
Legislative Alert: Contact Congress to Increase Research and Public Health Funding
The ASM has posted a legislative alert encouraging members to contact Congress to increase research and public health funding.
07-23-2013
ASM Congressional Briefing - The Perpetual Challenge of Infectious Diseases: New and Emerging and Antimicrobial Resistance
The ASM held a Congressional Briefing on Tuesday, April 30 on The Perpetual Challenge of Infectious Diseases: New and Emerging and Antimicrobial Resistance
04-17-2013
Public Policy Reports
Federal Funding for FY 2014 - Biomedical and Life Sciences Research A compilation of the ASM recommendations to Congress for FY 2014 funding for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and science funding in the the National Science Foundation, the...
12-03-2002