RCM Strategies to Explore for Genetic Testing Compliance
Expert Ashley Zarling details nuances for clinical lab directors and compliance teams
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OSHA Under the Trump Administration: A Year in Review for Clinical Labs
A closer look at what changed in OSHA’s operations that could affect medical laboratories
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FDA Watch: MeMed and NG Biotech Receive FDA Breakthrough Device Designations for Rapid Infection Tests
In both cases, the diagnostic tests report results back within 15 minutes
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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
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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
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FDA Watch: FDA Approves Enhanced Cologuard Cancer Test
Test maker Exact Sciences says it expects Cologuard Plus to cut false positives by more than 30 percent
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Meeting the Needs of Laboratory Learners
The CDC’s OneLab training initiative offers free courses, events, resources, and networking opportunities for clinical lab professionals
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LDTs Rule Update: More Support for Legal Challenges Against FDA
Key clinical laboratory organizations file amicus brief, reiterating that the FDA is overstepping its authority, and its new rule would cause “irreparable patient harm”
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Electronic Prior Authorization Bill Reintroduced in Congress
For clinical labs, the proposed law could bring more consistency to test ordering
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New FDA LDTs Guidance Offers Useful Summary, But Questions Remain
Recently released document for small labs offers a more digestible version of the final rule requirements but still lacks key details
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CMS Slated to Close Change Healthcare Payment Program
Program meant to ease cash flow disruptions experienced by some Medicare providers and suppliers due to the cyberattack will conclude in mid-July
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3 Thoughts on the FDA’s Final LDTs Rule
Regulatory expert Julie Ballard shares her first thoughts on the final rule for lab-developed tests and immediate steps for labs
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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
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