Beyond Prior Authorization Reform: The Next Measure of Administrative Simplification
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Clarisa Blattner: MACs Refresh Medicare DOS Guidance
Why clinical laboratories should pay attention even though date-of-service rules haven’t changed
Clarisa Blattner: Could Medicare LCD Policy Be Poised for Reform?
Details behind the proposed Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act
FDA Revises EUAs for COVID-19 Antigen Tests
In response to the latest data on repeat testing, on Nov. 1, the agency made a few changes to EUAs for such tests.
Lab Tests the Theme in Recent Enforcement Actions
A doctor settles alleged FCA violations involving genetic tests, while a clinical lab owner pleads guilty for his role in another scheme.
Rise in Telehealth Expands Need for In-Home Phlebotomy Services
Mobile phlebotomist services have become a dynamic new segment of the medical labs market.
Lab Institute Who’s Who: Danielle Tangorre
Learn about the current state of the No Surprises Act, challenges in compliance, and how to navigate the law.
ACLA: Low Reimbursement Jeopardizes Monkeypox Lab Testing Effort
Medicare Administrative Contractors are shortchanging labs on monkeypox test reimbursement, association says.
Sutter Health Pays Millions to Settle Improper Billing Claims
The healthcare services provider will be on the hook for $13 million for alleged improper billing of lab tests.
Healthcare Providers Frequently Targeted in Racial Incidents
A new analysis by ECRI shows that, while patients are also common targets, providers had to face racist behavior or comments most often.
Lab Institute Who’s Who: Mason Shaw
Learn more about how to tackle the key staffing challenges facing diagnostics laboratories today and tomorrow.
Lab Institute Who’s Who: Edward Dooling
Learn more about practical ways you can handle today’s lab staffing challenges, and how to prepare for those of the future.
Abbott Scores First FDA Greenlight for Commercial Use of Monkeypox Test
Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay for detecting DNA from the monkeypox virus received FDA EUA on Oct. 7.
