A Look at How CLIA-Exempt States Operate and Why This Setup Exists
Washington State’s Department of Health details how its medical testing site program meets federal standards
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New CLIA e-Notifications: Here’s What Clinical Labs Need to Know
As of March 1, 2026, CMS will move CLIA away from paper-based transactions to improve efficiency and payments
HHS Suddenly Dismantles CLIAC After 33 Years
The board was eliminated as part of a sweeping reordering of the Department of Health and Human Services
Next Steps: With LDT Final Rule Now Null, Industry Groups Urge Lab Managers and Pathologists to Advocate for Change
CAP and AMP officials weigh in on plans to push for a legislative- or CLIA-based approach to future LDT oversight
LDT Appeal: Looking at the Legal Nuances Behind Potential FDA Actions Following Court Decision
Marginal LDT scenarios could be where the FDA focuses on next, a lawyer notes
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
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
Six Sigma Can Help Monitor New CLIA Proficiency Testing Changes
A PT update went into effect on January 1, focusing on revised acceptance limits, among other modifications
Compliance Concerns: Laboratory Regulations in 2024 and Beyond
Earle S. Collum, chair of the CAP Council on Accreditation, talks through regulatory changes in 2024 and what to expect from 2025
How to Prevent the Top 10 CLIA Deficiencies
A laboratory safety expert shares the most common CLIA citations from recent lab inspections, and how your lab can avoid similar problems.
Compliance Tool: Checklist for Avoiding 10 Top CLIA Deficiencies for Labs
Even the best labs can incur CLIA deficiencies when unprepared; this checklist can help your lab avoid some of the most common
10 Top CLIA Deficiencies for Labs and How to Avoid Them
Areas to address when preparing for your next CLIA inspection, based on recent data on top CLIA deficiencies
Becoming Proficient in Proficiency Testing
Quality expert Sten Westgard discusses the latest CLIA update: “It’s time to have performance goals built in this century”
