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Essential to a robust response is strong public-private collaboration rooted in an appreciation for the critical role that clinical laboratories serve in our nation’s public health infrastructure. While the COVID-19 PHE may have officially ended May 11, 2023, the need for quality COVID-19 testing remains and ACLA members will continue to provide these testing services to communities across the country.</p> <p>ACLA is engaging with policy makers to share recommendations, informed by the experience and expertise of ACLA members. These recommendations are included in a report, the <a href="http://www.acla.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Preprint-Diagnostic-Action-Plan3.pdf">National Diagnostics Action Plan</a>, which ACLA co-authored with the <a href="https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/">Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security</a>. 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