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.
FDA Recalls More COVID-19 Tests
Recall of Skippack Medical Lab SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test the latest in string of recent Class I events.
Recent Recall a Reminder to Check Which COVID-19 Tests Your Lab Can Use
Celltrion’s recall was labeled by the FDA as Class I, due to the kits possibly being distributed to non-CLIA certified users.
OIG Green Lights Free Genetic Testing Arrangement
The OIG recently issued an Advisory Opinion approving a proposed arrangement involving the offering of free genetic tests.
Labs in Court Weekly Roundup
False and fraudulent claims and billing were the theme in key enforcement actions relating to the health care industry announced last week.
FDA Reorganizes Its Center for Devices and Radiological Health
The changes affect the Office of Product Evaluation and Quality’s Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health.
Get Ready for G2’s New Website
By the end of this month, G2 Intelligence’s website will have a new look and feel, plus simplified site navigation.
Physician Practices See Strong Q1 2022, but Challenges Remain
Recent report shows physician revenues, compensation, and productivity rose in the first quarter of 2022, but so did subsidies and expenses.
New EU IV Diagnostic Regulation Set to Roll Out
The IVDR will bring around 80 percent of in vitro diagnostic medical devices under the control of so-called Notified Bodies.
New EU IV Diagnostic Regulation Takes Effect on May 26
While the much-delayed IVDR will take effect at the end of the month, it will be rolled out gradually.
Many Medical Device Companies Are Not Ready for Cyberattacks
According to a recent survey of product security experts, despite many saying their companies are ready for hacks, data show otherwise.
