Choosing and Using Wisely
The value of lab test utilization management—and the ASCP’s latest best practice recommendations for effective test utilization
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New and Improved: The Latest Research in Disease Screening
New ideas and innovations look beyond conventional screening options to facilitate improved disease diagnosis and patient outcomes
Generalizing Genomics Learning
A new NIH network aims to remove barriers and share knowledge to drive more widespread adoption of genomics in clinical settings
Employment Law Update: The Weinstein Edition
By Mike O'Brien bio
Your news feed, like mine, has exploded with references to someone named Harvey Weinstein for the past few weeks. What's up? Weinstein is…
Association Representatives Say PAMA is #1 Concern for Lab Industry
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
In the kick-off event of G2 Intelligence's 2017 Laboratory Institute (Washington D.C.; Oct. 25-27), representatives of the biggest laboratory-related associations shared…
Payers Turning to Automated Pre-Approval Systems for Genetic Tests
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2017 Looking Good for Health Care Investment;
Diagnostic Industry Poised for Large, Future Exits
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
So far, 2017 is proving to be a good year for fundraising and investment in the broad health care industry, according to report by…
Draft 2018 CLFS Reveals Fundamental Flaws in PAMA Reporting Exercise; Time to Take Action
By Lâle White bio
As XIFIN predicted, the PAMA reporting exercise has resulted in significant proposed laboratory fee cuts. In fact…
Two App Marketplaces Ramping Up Consumer Genomics Offerings
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Companion Diagnostics Driving New Model for Pharma-Dx Partnerships
US oncology patients are missing out on targeted therapies due to a combination of testing "quality gaps" and slow test diffusion
FDA Approves First Companion Diagnostic Panel
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FDA Reports Progress in Advancing Regulatory Science for Diagnostics
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled its FY 2015-2016: Regulatory Science Progress Report. The report, the second of its kind under the…
FDA Speeding Approval Process, Continued User Fees Needed
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is plagued with chronic understaffing, scrutiny over the length of time for approvals, and an expanding workload, while also…