Further Details to Note about Updated Clinical Lab Director Qualifications
Put into place late last year, the new rules place more emphasis on formal and continuing education requirements
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Labs in Court: Alleged Stark Law Violations Lead to $10m Settlement with DOJ
Other recent legal actions include a self-disclosure settlement and punishment for alleged improper diagnostic test add-ons
A Practical Mentoring Checklist for Clinical Labs
Steps that lab leaders, mentors, and mentees can take when establishing mentorships
Mentoring Clinical Lab Staff: Learning from Those Further Ahead
Tips for mentors and mentees in medical laboratories on how to establish these professional relationships
Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act Aims to Dent the Staffing Crisis
How the 2024 proposal will fare on Capitol Hill in 2025 remains to be seen, though
Dx Deals: BD Laboratory Business Is Up for Grabs in Bold Move
Becton Dickinson divisions responsible for $3.4 billion in annual revenue are on the block
Updates to CLIA Personnel Requirements May Lengthen Hiring Times
Changes ‘have had a significant impact on the recruitment process for laboratory directors and technical supervisors,’ recruiter says
Clinical Lab Efficiency Gains May Be Best Achieved Through a Tailored Approach
Optimizing efficiency unfortunately is not straightforward in medical laboratories
XiFin’s Payor Rate Transparency Monitor Helps Clinical Labs Compare In-Network Rates
The free online tool can set a foundation for renewed reimbursement strategies and contract negotiations with insurance carriers
Recent Decision in FCA Case Has Key Implications for Labs
The decision deepens a split among circuit courts regarding how to determine liability for false claims
MeMed Sepsis Test Gains Breakthrough Device Designation
The 15-minute assay to detect sepsis and assess its severity and risk is expected to get full FDA approval by 2026
Dx Deals: Could Health Coaching Be a New Opportunity for Labs?
Quest Diagnostics will find out as it launches a new health coaching business that relies on lab testing, via its Pack Health subsidiary
Reimbursement Top Challenge for Labs in 2025
ACLA president Susan Van Meter discusses some of the key issues labs faced in 2024, along with work to address these developments through 2025
