Electronic Prior Authorization Bill Reintroduced in Congress
For clinical labs, the proposed law could bring more consistency to test ordering
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Understanding and Avoiding Compliance Errors
Know where labs may fall foul of compliance requirements—and discover the actions your lab can take to mitigate the risk of noncompliance
A Modern Healthcare Collaboration
Labs, patients, and technology must all work together to deliver forward-thinking patient-centered care.
12 Steps to Manage BYOD Risks to Lab Data
How lab leaders can manage the data security risks of staff using personal devices for work-related purposes.
Compliance Tool: Model Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
This BYOD policy template illustrates the basic issues lab leaders may want to address to ensure cybersecurity in their facilities.
Expected Audit Targets for 2024 and How Laboratories Can Ensure Compliance
An overview of likely lab audit targets for the coming year, and how laboratories can ensure they’re prepared.
Lab Marketing & Staffing: 4 Common Kickback Pitfalls to Avoid
How laboratories can avoid compliance issues involving certain marketing and staffing practices.
Laboratory Relocation: 6 Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Missing small details or getting them wrong can be disastrous for a lab move—here’s how to avoid major issues.
Dx Deal Roundup: A Major Proteomics Merger, Ginkgo Makes Pharma Inroads, and More Legal Woes for Illumina
As is usual at this time of year, deals in the diagnostics industry were up, both in terms of volume and value.
FDA Watch: Simplifying and Speeding Up 510(k) Authorization
What lab leaders need to know about the FDA’s three new 510(k) draft guidances.
November 2023 Labs in Court
This month’s roundup of cases includes Walgreens’ settlement with Theranos customers, kickbacks, and age discrimination.
Compliance Perspectives: When Do Cybersecurity Donations Violate Kickback Laws?
The compliance risks of giving referral sources software or equipment to ensure the security of protected health information.
Compliance Tool: Model Policy on Donating Cybersecurity Technology to Physicians
This template aims to help lab leaders develop a policy for donations of cybersecurity technology that complies with safe harbor requirements.
