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.
Mastermind or Swindled Shareholder? The Balwani Trial Continues
Prosecution insists that Holmes and Balwani were “partners in everything, including their crimes.”
FY 2021 Medicaid Fraud Report Shows Increase in Recoveries
OIG report on Medicaid Fraud Control Unit enforcement activity in fiscal year FY 2021 shows recoveries are up, despite fewer cases.
Recent CE-IVD Marks Mostly Related to Cancer Testing
In CE-IVD-related announcements made over last week, the majority involved the cancer testing market.
Whatever Happened to the Health Care Blank-Check Company?
After peaking in the first quarter of 2021, with 42 SPACs raising a total of $11 billion, the blank-check company craze has fallen off significantly.
HHS Signals that the End of the PHE Is Near
Last week, CMS announced that it was eliminating certain waivers and regulatory flexibility it provided when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Labs in Court Weekly Roundup
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OSHA Releases Scaled-Down Health Care Worker COVID-19 Protection Rule
The kinder, gentler version of the standard removes key controversial elements, such as mandating vaccination for employees.
CMS Delays Start of Radiation Oncology Model
The model, meant to start Jan. 1 of this year, had already been delayed over concerns from key stakeholders, and its start date is now TBD
More Time Needed to Evaluate VALID Act, AMP Urges Congress
Key stakeholders hold a briefing to inform lawmakers of the impact of potential new regulations for laboratory developed testing procedures.
White House: Great Progress in Health Care Coverage, but More Work to Be Done
The White House recently provided on update on agencies’ progress in carrying out EO to boost Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
