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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Dx Deals: Abbott Closes Exact Sciences Acquisition, Takes Control of Cologuard Franchise
Biotech giant purchased the company for $21 billion, one of the largest deals in clinical lab history
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
Dx Deals: Labcorp and BioReference Health Agree on $225m Sale of Some Assets
Labcorp will acquire oncology-related clinical tests services from BioReference’s parent company, OPKO Health
Heed AKS and EKRA to Properly Market Clinical Lab Services
Read this overview of legislation and regulations governing laboratory marketing practices and learn tips to ensure these activities remain compliant
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
HHS Suddenly Dismantles CLIAC After 33 Years
The board was eliminated as part of a sweeping reordering of the Department of Health and Human Services
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.
Possible Job Description for a Diagnostic Health Consultant
The role at this point is theoretical, but our editors asked AI for help in drafting what the position might entail
Diagnostic Health Consultant: A New Role Proposed for the Clinical Laboratory
While still in the early stages, Clinical Lab 2.0’s pitch for this new position fits with the need to better use lab data
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
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
