Increased Telehealth Use Did Not Spike Total Outpatient Visits
A recently released preprint study shows that expanded telehealth coverage did not lead to an increase in volume for outpatient E&M services.
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Novel Pathogen Reduction Technologies Effectively Treat Whole Blood Products
Researchers are actively developing PRTs for use in whole blood products to target bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.
ACP: Current Physician Payment Model Needs to Be Reformed
Position paper offers seven key recommendations for addressing inequities and disparities in access to quality health care in the US.
Caris Life Sciences Settles Medicare 14-Day Rule Claims for $2.88 Million
The company was facing allegations that it had intentionally delayed submitting lab tests in order to circumvent the rule and receive payment.
Beckman Coulter Tabs IDT to Distribute Its Biomek NGeniuS NGS System
IDT will distribute the automated Biomek NGeniuS instrument in the US, Canada, UK, Sweden, Germany, France, Austria, and the Netherlands.
New Partnership Aims to Improve Genomic Variant Interpretation
Agilent and Genomenon team up to bring users more effective software and search tools for making a genetic diagnosis.
BioMérieux Closes $416.8 Million Acquisition of Specific Diagnostics
Bringing the Specific Reveal Rapid AST system into the fold enhances French firm’s global position in clinical microbiology.
Delay in Submitting Genetic Tests Costs Life Sci Company $2.8 Million
In this Labs in Court Weekly Roundup, all the main health care-related cases involved False Claims Act allegations or charges.
Israeli Startup Salignostics Launches First Saliva-Based Pregnancy Test
The company has successfully completed clinical trials in Israel on more than 300 women and is applying for CE marking and FDA approval.
Minorities See Biggest Drops in Cancer Screening During the Pandemic
New research shows cancer screening prevalence declined in 2020 compared to 2018, though not for all cancer types studied.
FDA Warns of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Certain NGS Instruments
A glitch in the local run management software may open the door to hacking, agency says.
Test-To-Treat Locations Now Up to 2,500
White House releases an update on the progress of the initiative to provide equitable access to COVID-19 testing and treatments in the US.
Twenty Percent of DME Suppliers Non-Compliant When Billing Medicare
OIG report finds that $8 million of $40 million in claims made by such suppliers in a recent audit did not meet Medicare requirements.
