When & How to Use Changed Clinical Laboratory Consult Codes
Use of these codes has frequently raised concerns for compliance due to a lack of clarity regarding when they’re appropriate.
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Liquid Biopsy Can Rule Out Need for Chemotherapy After Stage II Colon Cancer Surgery
New study shows that ctDNA liquid biopsy testing after stage II colon cancer may determine whether chemotherapy is required.
Telemedicine Companies Owner Sentenced in $20M Healthcare Fraud Scheme
The owner, who also owned several telemarketing companies and committed tax evasion of just over $4 million, now faces 14 years in prison.
Labs in Court Weekly Roundup
Settlements for False Claims Act allegations the theme in recent enforcement actions involving the healthcare industry.
OIG Issues First Positive Advisory Opinion for Free Genetic Testing
On April 11, the OIG approved a proposed arrangement involving the offering of free genetic tests and counseling services.
FDA Sounds the Alarm on Counterfeit OTC COVID-19 Tests
Counterfeit COVID-19 tests are being illegally imported into the US and being distributed to unsuspecting consumers across the country.
Should Certain Racial Groups be Screened for Diabetes at Lower BMIs?
Recent study shows that different diabetes screening guidelines are required to produce equal benefits for certain racial groups.
Labs in Court Weekly Roundup
Recent health care industry-related cases involved a variety of fraud types, including kickbacks and fake vaccine card distribution.
World Leaders Promise More Funds to Fight Pandemic at COVID-19 Summit
Meeting for the second Global COVID-19 Summit, leaders from around the world made additional financial commitments to fighting the disease
Lab Compliance Will Change When the Public Health Emergency Ends
The relaxed regulatory environment labs have provided during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to come to and end soon.
How the End of the COVID-19 PHE Will Impact Lab Compliance
A briefing on how labs should prepare for the inevitable end of the PHE after more than two years of unprecedented relief.
Millions Will Lose Medicaid Coverage When the PHE Ends: Report
New report says between 5.3 and 14.2 million people will lose their Medicaid coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
New Resource Aims to Improve Diagnosis of Patients with Hearing Loss
Guidance from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics shares the importance of a genetic evaluation for hearing loss.
