Red Flags in Clinical Lab Operations Rise from Recent Court Cases
Guilty plea points to patient data collection, while settlement implicates an undisclosed relationship
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Lessons in Laboratory Compliance from a $30 Million Settlement
‘Lean lab’ setup appears to have caught the eyes of investigators
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How to Stay Ahead of Anticipated CLIA Deficiencies
Consultant Nora Hess offers suggestions for clinical labs to navigate these problems
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RCM Strategies to Explore for Genetic Testing Compliance
Expert Ashley Zarling details nuances for clinical lab directors and compliance teams
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Recent MD Labs Ruling Has Implications for Test Requisitions and Commissions
A federal appeals court upheld the idea that clinical laboratories can rely on physician orders to justify medical necessity
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OIG Report on Lab Testing Should Prompt Compliance Review
Genetic testing now accounts for 43 percent of all Medicare Part B laboratory spending
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The Cost of Not Keeping Legacy Clinical Laboratory Technology Up to Date
By not modernizing legacy systems and software, labs risk incurring hidden costs
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2026 Predictions for Clinical Labs: AI, Audits, and Increased Enforcement
How clinical laboratories should prepare for the next wave of oversight in the new year
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A Primer on Who Regulates Hazardous Waste in the Lab
We explain the fundamentals of hazardous waste generation, classification, and management
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Federal Appellate Decision on EKRA Spells Out How Lab Marketers Can Violate the Law
If clinical lab managers instruct marketing personnel to engage in kickback practices, they also could be held legally accountable
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Healthcare Fraud Takedown Reveals 4 Lessons for Clinical Labs
The $14.6 billion bust by federal prosecutors shows gaps that every laboratory should monitor
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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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Expanding Test Menus: A Compliance Roadmap for FDA-Regulated Labs
Two OIG advisory opinions guide laboratories that want to work with pharma or medical device companies on expanded testing
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