New CLIA e-Notifications: Here’s What Clinical Labs Need to Know
As of March 1, 2026, CMS will move CLIA away from paper-based transactions to improve efficiency and payments
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Reporting Noncompliance in Clinical Labs Requires the Right Channels and Culture
A lawyer advises medical laboratories on how to improve their avenues for reporting unethical behavior
FDA Watch: CDRH Budget May Not See Steep Cuts in FY 2026
A leaked budget document for the next fiscal year suggested non-user fee funding may be up slightly compared to recent years.
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.
The State of State Licensing Law Restrictions on Telehealth
With temporary waivers of restriction relating to telehealth likely to end soon, here’s a roundup of the current state of state telehealth licensing law.
Four Things You Need to Know About the 2023 OPPS Payments Rule
The final Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule for 2023 provides for a rate increase of nearly four percent.
Court Nixes COVID-19 Lab Test Reimbursement Lawsuit Against Private Payor
Despite Congress’ clear policy on private insurer payment of COVID-19 tests, many labs have been struggling to get reimbursed.
Despite MDUFA Setback, VALID Act Is Back on Track for Passage
Though Congress didn’t pass VALID as part of the medical devices user fees bill, there’s still a good chance it will pass before year’s end.
Holmes May Get a New Trial on Basis of Witness Tampering
Sentencing has been postponed for one month to explore possible government mishandling of key witness testimony.
HHS’ Proposed New Anti-Discrimination Rule & What You Can Do to Comply with It
What you need to know about the 308-page proposed rule and its potential impact on your lab, along with a basic strategy to implement it.
Ambry Genetics Shells Out Millions to Settle Data Breach Class Action
The problems began in January 2020 when hackers got access to an employee’s email account, compromising clients’ personal data.
