
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

How clinical laboratories should prepare for the next wave of oversight in the new year

The $14.6 billion bust by federal prosecutors shows gaps that every laboratory should monitor

Medical laboratories should monitor fraud cases across the country and also stay vigilant of suspicious patterns of behavior

A lawyer advises medical laboratories on how to improve their avenues for reporting unethical behavior

However, a new memo instructs federal prosecutors to ‘avoid overreach’ when parties cooperate with authorities