Labs Should Be Wary of Improper Billing of G0483 Testing
Recent OIG report says Medicare could have saved up to $215.8 million on at-risk payments for G0483 definitive drug tests.
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Five Things Labs Need to Know About the 2023 Clinical Lab and Physician Fee Schedule
In case you don’t feel like reading all 3,300+ pages of the Final Rule, here’s a quick briefing on the main changes you should be aware of.
How to Use and Report ICD Codes
An overview and general briefing on some of the most common ICD codes concerns for labs.
New Study Supports Accuracy of Diagnoses from Video Visits
Video telehealth during the early period of the COVID-19 quarantine was actually highly effective in providing accurate diagnoses, research shows.
New Legislation Could Make MA Prior Authorization Process Less Tedious
For labs and other healthcare providers, a bill now before the Senate could mean a less labor-intensive prior authorization process.
AI and Digital Pathology: Progress and Potential Pitfalls
Pathologist Rajesh C. Dash, MD, discusses the state of AI and digital pathology, as well as challenges and possible solutions.
How to Meet Diagnostic Lab Staffing Challenges
Two lab staffing experts weigh in on current trends and what labs need to do to attract and retain talent in today’s environment.
Compliance Tool: Healthcare Equity Plan Model Form
Follow the steps in this form to help you develop and implement an effective healthcare equity plan for your lab.
US Government Suspends Free At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Test Program
Biden administration blames the decision on Congress’ failure to provide the additional funding necessary to keep the program going.
CMS Proposes Significant Increases to CLIA Fees
While the rule is not yet final, it’s likely that labs will have to pay more in direct CLIA compliance expenses, starting in October.
New Guidelines Recommend Molecular Testing for Pediatric Brain Cancer Treatment
For labs, the big takeaway is how prominently molecular testing and profiling figures in so many aspects of the NCCN’s recommendations.
Unnecessary Drug and Genetic Tests the Theme in Recent Enforcement Actions
Most healthcare-related enforcement actions from July and August involved urine drug tests and genetic testing.
LDTs Legislation Inches Closer to Passage, but Major Hurdles Remain
The VALID Act for FDA regulation of laboratory developed tests is working its way through the final stages of the legislative process, but not everyone is loving it.
