Radiology Services Company President Gets 15 Years behind Bars for Fraud
In addition to the prison sentence for the x-ray-related fraud scheme, the company president must also pay nearly $2 million in restitution.
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COVID-19 Testing Lab Can’t Sue Insurer for Violating CARES Act Obligations
A significant new court ruling from a Minnesota federal court draws a line on how far labs can go when insurers short-change them.
New Insight into Deaths of US Cancer Patients Due to COVID-19
Recent study provides new details on how COVID-19 impacted cancer deaths in the US early in the pandemic and which groups were most affected.
Qiagen Enters Neurology Space with Parkinson’s CDx Collaboration
The developer of NGS-based companion diagnostics targets the growing neurology biomarker market.
Ex-CEO of Health Clinic Found Guilty of Medicaid Fraud
In this week’s enforcement roundup, the former executive was convicted of healthcare fraud relating to mental health diagnosis and treatment.
‘Digital Mask’ Tech Could Help Solve Patient Privacy Issues
A new technology could help protect patients’ privacy when it comes to the use of facial images in medical diagnoses.
Amazon Shuts Down Telehealth Service
Retailer stubs a toe on its way to disrupting health care.
New FDA Bill Bypasses LDTs Reform—Again
It now appears that Congress is going to dash the lab industry’s hopes yet again by reauthorizing FDA user fees without VALID.
Clinical Lab Owner Pleads Guilty to Three Healthcare Fraud Schemes
The owner of several clinical labs and other businesses will pay big for the schemes that involved money laundering, kickbacks, and fraud.
House Passes Legislation to Better MA Prior Authorization Process
According to healthcare groups, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act would help fix problems with current system.
Is Your Lab Ready to Comply with the New Equity Standard?
You’ll need a healthcare equity plan to maintain Joint Commission accreditation after Jan. 1.
Arrayit President Convicted in Massive Allergy and COVID-19 Testing Scam
Mark Schena was found guilty of defrauding investors, as well as running an illegal kickback and healthcare fraud scheme.
FDA to Issue EUA for Monkeypox Tests
The agency will also allow CLIA labs to use serology and antigen tests without EUA.
