Software as a Medical Service, or SaMS, Takes Spotlight in New CMS Proposal
Clinical labs have until Aug. 31 to submit public comments about the anticipated changes
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Six RCM Tips from the ADLM 2026 Meeting
Watch for panel unbundling, Medicare spending shifts, and frequency-based denials
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Lessons in Laboratory Compliance from a $30 Million Settlement
‘Lean lab’ setup appears to have caught the eyes of investigators
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FDA Watch: Agency Takes Steps to Downgrade Some Nucleic Acid-Based Tests to Class II
The change is expected to dramatically cut the costs of developing new tests
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Genetic Testing Kickback Scheme Results in 46-Month Prison Term
Federal prosecutors continue to target situations where third-party recruiters influence test ordering
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Attention Lab Directors: Four CLIA Updates from the Past Year to Examine
CMS tweaked its CE, documentation, and on-site visit requirements for directors
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Prospective Changes to HIPAA Rules Would Affect Clinical Labs
With new modifications to HIPAA potentially on the horizon, we hear from experts on HHS’ proposal
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FDA Watch: CND Life Sciences Wins Breakthrough Device Designation for Skin-Based Neurodegenerative Test
The Syn-One assay can diagnose multiple conditions without needing a lumbar puncture
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The Cost of Not Keeping Legacy Clinical Laboratory Technology Up to Date
By not modernizing legacy systems and software, labs risk incurring hidden costs
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Clinical Lab Training Documentation Becomes More Important with CMS Revision
Third-party verification of lab personnel experience is now a CLIA requirement
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PAMA Cuts to Clinical Labs Get Brief Delay Through January 30, 2026
Bill that ended government shutdown includes provision to hold off PAMA cuts
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2026 Predictions for Clinical Labs: AI, Audits, and Increased Enforcement
How clinical laboratories should prepare for the next wave of oversight in the new year
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The Most Common Chemical Waste Management Mistakes for Clinical Labs to Avoid
How laboratory staff can steer clear of common mistakes when handling and storing chemical waste
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