No Signs of the DOJ Letting Off the Pedal with Medicare Fraud Investigations
However, a new memo instructs federal prosecutors to ‘avoid overreach’ when parties cooperate with authorities
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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
Five Key Changes Affecting Labs in the New Spending Bill
While the federal spending bill passed at the end of 2022 will have a large impact on clinical labs, it doesn’t include LDTs reform.
Congress Delays Part B Price Cuts but Nixes Long-Term SALSA Solution
Legislation offering permanent relief from both PAMA price cuts and reporting didn’t make it into the federal spending bill passed Dec. 23.
Massive Caseload Overwhelming No Surprises Act Payment Dispute Resolution System
According to a recent CMS report, the sheer volume of out-of-network payment disputes is overwhelming the system.
New Payment Rules for Lab Specimen Collection & Travel Allowances
Here’s a look at what labs need to know about the new rules that take effect on Jan. 1 as part of the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Hospital Workplace Violence Prevention to Face Greater Scrutiny
CMS has instructed state surveyors to crack down on hospitals that don’t implement adequate workplace violence protections.
CMS Recognizes 8 New CLIA-Waived Tests
Labs will be able to bill Medicare and Medicaid for these new CLIA-waived tests, starting on April 1, 2023.
FY 2022 OIG Enforcement Rebounds—but Recovery Dollars Don’t Show It
The agency’s latest report to Congress shows that while enforcement activity is returning to pre-pandemic levels, recoveries are still down.
The Year in Lab Compliance: The 6 Biggest Stories of 2022
The year was certainly an interesting one in terms of regulatory change in the medical laboratory space.
SCOTUS Won’t Weigh in on How Whistleblowers Make Valid FCA Claims
The court recently denied the petition to hear a case that would have helped offer clarity on what evidence whistleblowers need to file qui tam lawsuits under the FCA.
White House Unveils New “Bill of Rights” for Responsible Use of AI
The US has taken its first steps to establish legal limits over AI use by publishing a voluntary code to ensure responsible corporate use of AI.
