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H.R.6118 Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act of 2012, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Dec 04, 2012 Became Public Law No: 112-202.

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    • The Honorable Bill Nelson August 3, 2011 Page 1 of 1 July 23, 2012 ... - July 23, 2012 by http://www.aha.org/ - pleased to support H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act of 2012. This legislation would make a needed change to existing law benefiting patients' access to lab services. The TEST Act will update ...

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      As noted by http://www.aha.org/ on July 23, 2012, "pleased to support H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act of 2012. This legislation would make a needed change to existing law benefiting patients' access to lab services. The TEST Act will update ..." (/url?q=http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120723-let-pollack-grimm.pdf&sa=U&ei=thAVUOG4KpCp0AGcnIH4DA&ved=0CCkQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNHsqoEHGdRw0bfYKqcw1fBDS5ITkQ)
    • The Honorable Bill Nelson August 3, 2011 Page 1 of 1 July 23, 2012 ... - July 23, 2012 by http://www.aha.org/ - pleased to support H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act of 2012. This legislation would make a needed change to existing law benefiting patients' access to lab services. The TEST Act will update ...

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      As noted by http://www.aha.org/ on July 23, 2012, "pleased to support H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act of 2012. This legislation would make a needed change to existing law benefiting patients' access to lab services. The TEST Act will update ..." (/url?q=http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120723-let-pollack-grimm.pdf&sa=U&ei=M2MSUMulJ5Cg8gSwvoGYAg&ved=0CCkQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNE5VsG7wGi-ZnR1wBbRSQ3cjEaw6Q)
    • The Honorable Bill Nelson August 3, 2011 Page 1 of 1 July 23, 2012 ... - July 23, 2012 by http://www.aha.org/ - pleased to support H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act of 2012. This legislation would make a needed change to existing law benefiting patients' access to lab services. The TEST Act will update ...

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      As noted by http://www.aha.org/ on July 23, 2012, "pleased to support H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing (TEST) Act of 2012. This legislation would make a needed change to existing law benefiting patients' access to lab services. The TEST Act will update ..." (/url?q=http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120723-let-pollack-grimm.pdf%3Fref%3Drss_whatsnew&sa=U&ei=2mgOUJa4B6jC2wWGz4GoAg&ved=0CCQQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNFzH3pJ-mc-Iw62Vky7iUYGSq6xmQ)

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    • ACLA announces full and strong support for TEST Act - July 16, 2012 by News-Medical.Net - The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today announced its "full and strong support" for H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act or TEST Act introduced by Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) in the House of Representatives.

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      As noted by News-Medical.Net on July 16, 2012, "The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today announced its "full and strong support" for H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act or TEST Act introduced by Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) in the House of Representatives." (http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120716/ACLA-announces-full-and-strong-support-for-TEST-Act.aspx)
    • ACLA Applauds Introduction of Bill Increasing Flexibility of Regulations that Currently Limit Access to Clinical Laboratory Tests - July 13, 2012 by Sacramento Bee - WASHINGTON, July 13, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today announced its "full and strong support" for H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act or TEST Act introduced by Rep.

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      As noted by Sacramento Bee on July 13, 2012, "WASHINGTON, July 13, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today announced its "full and strong support" for H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act or TEST Act introduced by Rep." (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/13/4629340/acla-applauds-introduction-of.html)
    • ACLA Applauds Introduction of Bill Increasing Flexibility of Regulations that Currently Limit Access to Clinical Laboratory Tests - July 13, 2012 by YAHOO! - WASHINGTON, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today announced its "full and strong support" for H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act or TEST Act introduced by Rep.

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      As noted by YAHOO! on July 13, 2012, "WASHINGTON, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today announced its "full and strong support" for H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act or TEST Act introduced by Rep." (http://news.yahoo.com/acla-applauds-introduction-bill-increasing-flexibility-regulations-currently-171603381.html)
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