CMS Slated to Close Change Healthcare Payment Program
Program meant to ease cash flow disruptions experienced by some Medicare providers and suppliers due to the cyberattack will conclude in mid-July
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When & How to Use Changed Clinical Laboratory Consult Codes
Use of these codes has frequently raised concerns for compliance due to a lack of clarity regarding when they’re appropriate.
Liquid Biopsy Can Rule Out Need for Chemotherapy After Stage II Colon Cancer Surgery
New study shows that ctDNA liquid biopsy testing after stage II colon cancer may determine whether chemotherapy is required.
Onco Pharma Giants Team Up to Boost Access to Cancer Genomic Testing
The recently-formed Precision Cancer Consortium will make it easier for cancer patients around the world to get access to genomic testing.
CMS Highlights Threat of Healthcare Consolidation
The HHS recently published previously confidential data relating to consolidation of hospitals and nursing homes enrolled in Medicare.
EUA COVID-19 Tests to Remain on US Market After PHE Expires
The FDA has plans to ensure COVID-19 test makers won’t be left high and dry when the public health emergency ends.
FDA Aims to Address Growing Cybersecurity Threats to Medical Devices
The agency recently issued draft guidance to medical device manufacturers to help protect their products from cyberattacks.
Protect Your Lab against HIPAA Right of Access Liability Risks
Key points to educate your staff on when it comes to patient requests for test records and other protected health information.
Labs In Court: A roundup of recent cases and enforcement actions involving the diagnostics industry
In this month’s key cases, Myriad Genetics shells out, Illumina wins a decisive victory, a whistleblower suit is tossed, and false billing of UDTs costs a lab at least $11.6 million.
A Model Script to Help Avoid HIPAA Right of Access Violations
This script helps prepare frontline staff to answer questions that patients seeking access to their PHI are likely to ask.
Who’s Allowed to Bill for Laboratory Reference Testing?
An overview of the rules and requirements to help you keep your reference laboratory billing arrangements compliant.
Lowering the Boom on COVID-19 Relief Scammers
The DOJ recently charged 21 defendants across the US for allegedly carrying out COVID-19 scams worth just under $150 million.
Upcoding Accusations Cost Pathology Practice $2.4 Million
Recent case highlights importance of having an actual written analysis in your records justifying use of a certain code.
