Pursuing the PFAS Problem
Tackling the challenges of “forever chemicals” in the diagnostics industry.
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New Breast Density Notification Final Rule to Publish Soon
The FDA recently confirmed that a new rule requiring healthcare providers to notify patients of their breast density status will be released in late 2022 or early 2023.
How the Roe v. Wade Ruling Will Impact Prenatal Testing
Without abortion rights, basic lab testing applications for those who are or want to become pregnant have new and ominous legal implications.
Laboratory Developed Test Regulatory Reform Moves Closer to Reality
Newly proposed legislation would establish a risk-based regulatory system for LDT regulation, though not everyone is happy with it.
Congress Moves to Expand Medicare Coverage of Genetic Cancer Screening
Senators recently introduced a bill that would require coverage for individuals with a family history of hereditary cancer.
EC to Phase in New In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation, Starting May 26
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63-Fold Increase in Utilization Adds Momentum to Drive to Make Telehealth Access Changes Permanent
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Pay rates, vacations while recovering, gig economy
Department of Labor enters final stage of update to ‘regular rate’ rule under FLSA. As we have discussed previously in these updates, the Department of Labor has been working to update the definition
Ergonomics in the Laboratory Setting
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
Sometimes when I am talking about lab safety and the topic turns to ergonomics, I get an unusual reaction from the audience…
New Broad All-Payor Kickback Law Impacting Laboratories, Commission-based Compensation and more
PAMA Implementation: PLA Codes for Advanced Dx Tests Are Off to a Flying Start
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
PAMA implementation is so sweeping that it requires a shift in not just payment paradigm but also CPT codes. This has served as the impetus for…
Here’s my latest Employment Law update prepared for many HR professionals
By Mike O'Brien bio
Lots of ADA Facility Lawsuits in Utah: Here is an interesting legal news update from my partner Mike Judd: Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires places of…
Should you be paying your staff overtime?
From - G2 Blog
It is a recurrent challenge for human resource professionals: Determining whether an employee is exempt from the overtime requirements of the…