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
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
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.
FDA Proposal for LDTs Risks Serious Consequences
Lab leaders say that the increased level of scrutiny proposed for such tests would be a detriment to innovation and patient care.
FDA Watch: What Labs Need to Know About New Medical Device Cybersecurity Rules
As of October 1, medical device makers must include information about their products’ vulnerabilities when seeking premarket authorization.
The Basics of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) for Labs
When it comes to protected health information, it’s important that labs manage contracts with external sources to ensure HIPAA compliance.
