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LDT Oversight Remains Under CLIA, for Now
Judge rules that the FDA has ‘no authority’ to issue its rule governing laboratory-developed tests
FDA Watch: DOGE Changes at FDA Upend Approval Processes, Observers Say
Pre-submission and Q-Submission meetings apparently have been halted, for now
Five Changes You Need to Know about New CLIA Proficiency Testing Rules
With the final rule on PT published July 11, here are the five things lab managers need to know to keep their labs compliant.
Federal Court Calls PAMA Rule “Arbitrary,” but Refuses to Strike It Down
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals agrees with lab industry that CMS got Medicare lab pricing all wrong, but says it’s unable to intervene.
How to Guard Your Lab from Telehealth Liability Risk
The OIG’s new Fraud Alert can help labs and other providers steer clear of potentially suspect arrangements with telemedicine companies.
Guidance on HIPAA Abortion Privacy Rights Post-Roe-v-Wade
Loss of constitutional abortion rights undermines privacy protection of patients seeking reproductive care.
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.
OIG Calls Out MA Plans for Wrongfully Denying Reimbursement
The new report could be a turning point in the battle to curb payor abuse of preauthorization requirements.
Labs Figure Prominently in New OIG Enforcement Report
While the report’s most significant findings involved labs and lab testing, it wasn’t just the usual finger pointing this time.
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.
