FDA Watch: DOGE Changes at FDA Upend Approval Processes, Observers Say
Pre-submission and Q-Submission meetings apparently have been halted, for now
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Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act Aims to Dent the Staffing Crisis
How the 2024 proposal will fare on Capitol Hill in 2025 remains to be seen, though
Dx Deals: BD Laboratory Business Is Up for Grabs in Bold Move
Becton Dickinson divisions responsible for $3.4 billion in annual revenue are on the block
Strategic Deals in DX Space Remain Low in Number, but High in Impact
Though only seven transactions were announced or closed in November, two were billion-dollar deals.
December 2022 Labs in Court: FCA and a Sex Discrimination Case Dismissed
Key cases over the past month were the usual FCA-related fare, apart from a dismissed sex discrimination case.
Compliance Tool: Model Policy on Telecommuting & Remote Work
It’s important to have a clear policy in place for approving remote work requests and ensuring employees remain productive.
December 2022 Enforcement Scorecard: Unusual Suspects
Federal enforcement actions at the end of October and first two weeks of November featured some unusual characters.
Court OKs Qui Tam Lawsuit against Lab for Not Following Medicare LCD
Could not following MAC guidance constitute evidence that a party knowingly submitted, or caused the submission of, false claims?
Lab Staffing: How to Guard Against “Digital Nomad” Liability Risks
There are potentially significant legal ramifications of employing digital nomads who work from abroad—for both you and your employee.
Billing & Coding: MAAA Coding 101
What labs and billing managers need to know about multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses coding for tests based on molecular platforms.
SCOTUS Won’t Weigh in on How Whistleblowers Make Valid FCA Claims
The court recently denied the petition to hear a case that would have helped offer clarity on what evidence whistleblowers need to file qui tam lawsuits under the FCA.
White House Unveils New “Bill of Rights” for Responsible Use of AI
The US has taken its first steps to establish legal limits over AI use by publishing a voluntary code to ensure responsible corporate use of AI.
The State of State Licensing Law Restrictions on Telehealth
With temporary waivers of restriction relating to telehealth likely to end soon, here’s a roundup of the current state of state telehealth licensing law.
