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.
Review: NIPS Accurate in Detecting Most Common Genetic Abnormalities
A systematic evidence-based review from the ACMG shows NIPS tests are an effective screening tool for general-risk pregnancies.
Apple Employee Uprising Shows Dangers of Ending Remote Work
Lab employees who’ve worked from home may be less than willing to return to the facility, if the situation at Apple is anything to go by.
Plunging Test Rates Threaten Efforts to Detect New SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Despite the emergence and rise of new Omicron variants, COVID-19 testing has declined as much as 90 percent, according to some reports.
Telehealth Encounters Lead to More Follow-Ups than In-Person Visits
Recent study suggests those being treated for acute conditions are likelier to schedule follow-up appointments after telehealth visits.
Medical Device User Fees Agreement Finally Nearing the Finish Line
Though it took longer than expected, the medtech industry and FDA have finally agreed on medical device user fees for the next five years.
Does Race Affect Interpretation of Alzheimer’s Blood Test Results?
Researchers find that three out of four blood tests produced different results depending on if they were used for White or Black people.
HHS Tabs OraSure Technologies for COVID-19 School Testing
HHS will distribute OraSure’s InteliSwab COVID-19 rapid at-home antigen test kits to schools across the nation.
Could a Pacifier Replace Blood Draws for Babies in the NICU?
A recently developed bioelectronic tool could make health monitoring less invasive for babies in newborn intensive care units.
CMS Proposes Modest Increase to Hospital IPPS Rates
Unsurprisingly, the American Hospital Association and other industry groups don’t think that increase is anywhere near adequate.
AI Algorithm Gets FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
The algorithm, designed to help diagnose pulmonary hypertension earlier, aims to ensure patients get treatment sooner.
