Labs on Notice Following Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action
Danielle H. Tangorre discusses key takeaways for labs from the DOJ’s recent nationwide takedown of $1.2 billion in alleged schemes.
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Above-Market Lease with Landlord Doctors Costs BioReference $9.85 Million
In this month’s Labs in Court roundup, BioReference pays big to settle kickback allegations, among several other kickback-related cases.
Five Changes You Need to Know about New CLIA Proficiency Testing Rules
With the final rule on PT published July 11, here are the five things lab managers need to know to keep their labs compliant.
Federal Court Calls PAMA Rule “Arbitrary,” but Refuses to Strike It Down
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agrees with lab industry that CMS got Medicare lab pricing all wrong, but says it’s unable to intervene.
How to Guard Your Lab from Telehealth Liability Risk
The OIG’s new Fraud Alert can help labs and other providers steer clear of potentially suspect arrangements with telemedicine companies.
When & How to Use Changed Clinical Laboratory Consult Codes
Use of these codes has frequently raised concerns for compliance due to a lack of clarity regarding when they’re appropriate.
The 14-Day Rule & Billing Medicare for Tests on Stored Specimens
While this reimbursement rule has been in effect since 2018, it can still be quite confusing; this article provides a guide to the basics.
Court Refuses to Dismiss EKRA Charges against Former Arrayit CEO
In this month’s Labs in Court roundup, Arrayit’s former president loses his bid to have EKRA charges dismissed, and more.
Take 14 Steps to Protect Lab Staff from Workplace Violence
While rules differ by state, the basic measures required to protect employees from workplace violence are pretty much the same everywhere.
Provide Lab Staff Training on Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Events
Part of the duty to protect workers is to ensure those at risk receive proper training on what to do if an active shooter incident occurs.
Theranos In Court: Balwani Lawyers Lose Bid to Exclude Damning Evidence
Legal team’s bid to dismiss part of CMS inspector’s testimony as hearsay is denied by the Northern District of California federal court.
HIPAA vs OSHA: What to Do When Laws Collide
What happens when lab personnel’s OSHA rights to access illness and injury records seemingly clash with HIPAA privacy laws?
OIG Gives the OK to Free Genetic Testing & Counseling Arrangement
New OIG Advisory Opinion offers valuable insight into where the agency draws the line on free genetic tests.
