This month we’ll examine the White House Budget Proposal and what it means for the pathology workforce and pandemic preparedness, why the CAP and other organizations are calling for Congress to pass an inflation-based fix to Medicare payments, and more. We'll also will sit down with CAP President Emily E. Volk, MD, FCAP, to discuss her recent meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus, including key takeaways from her conversation and how the CAP can engage with policy to create a more equitable.