FTC’s Ban of Noncompete Agreements Halted
With the rule recently struck down by a Texas court, how should employers, including labs, handle such agreements going forward?
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Six Sigma Can Help Monitor New CLIA Proficiency Testing Changes
A PT update went into effect on January 1, focusing on revised acceptance limits, among other modifications
ProPhase Labs’ Resolution for 2025: Nail Down a ‘Liquidity Event’
The company has lost nearly $36 million since 2023, but its CEO is aggressively pursuing new revenue options
Theranos in Court: Jury Finds Balwani Guilty on All 12 Counts
Federal San Jose jury finds ex-Theranos COO guilty of all 10 ten counts of wire fraud and two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Congress Acts to End PAMA Price Cutting Reign of Terror
After years of resistance, the lab industry’s hopes and prayers for relief from the flawed pricing scheme may soon be answered.
COVID-19 Test Profits Make Labs Potential Target for Public Backlash
Independent labs accrued a profit of at least $10 on each PCR COVID-19 test performed in the period from May to December 2020, study says.
Becton Dickinson, Cepheid Unveil Monkeypox PCR Test Collaborations
Some of the lab industry’s biggest players are teaming up to develop new monkeypox diagnostics in response to the current outbreak.
DOJ Enforcers Turn Up Heat on Healthcare Private Equity Fund Deals
A hostile government policy has done little to slow consolidation of independent medical practices and hospitals.
Bill to Regulate LDTs Advances, but Is No Slam Dunk for Final Passage
Now that the finishing touches have been put on LDT-related legislation, what is the likelihood that it will pass?
The 14-Day Rule & Billing Medicare for Tests on Stored Specimens
While this reimbursement rule has been in effect since 2018, it can still be quite confusing; this article provides a guide to the basics.
Court Refuses to Dismiss EKRA Charges against Former Arrayit CEO
In this month’s Labs in Court roundup, Arrayit’s former president loses his bid to have EKRA charges dismissed, and more.
Take 14 Steps to Protect Lab Staff from Workplace Violence
While rules differ by state, the basic measures required to protect employees from workplace violence are pretty much the same everywhere.
Provide Lab Staff Training on Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Events
Part of the duty to protect workers is to ensure those at risk receive proper training on what to do if an active shooter incident occurs.
