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
Lowering the Boom on COVID-19 Relief Scammers
The DOJ recently charged 21 defendants across the US for allegedly carrying out COVID-19 scams worth just under $150 million.
Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Trends: Fewer Cases, Higher Penalties
MFCU enforcement activity has rebounded from recent declines but still hasn’t reached pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent OIG report.
OCR Cracks Down on Right of Access Foot Dragging
Thanks to recent federal enforcement initiatives, prompt response to patient PHI requests should be a growing priority for HIPAA compliance.
Regulatory Roundup: New laws, regulations, cases, and enforcement actions affecting labs and the lab industry
This month’s roundup includes the continued court battle between BGI and Illumina, an FCA lawsuit, and the latest version of OSHA’s COVID-19 rule.
Ellume Faces Lawsuit for Not Refunding Costs of Recalled COVID-19 Tests
Company involved in recent Class 1 recalls of COVID-19 rapid tests now faces further fallout by not refunding customers for faulty tests.
CMS Launches Free Medicare Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests
Starting April 4, Medicare beneficiaries can get eight free tests per month for each month the public health emergency remains in effect.
Lawmakers Squabble as Country Runs Out of COVID-19 Response Money
The relief package agreed to on April 4 appears to have become a collateral victim of a politically incendiary issue regarding immigration.
It Was All Elizabeth Holmes’ Fault, Sunny’s Lawyers Claim
amesh “Sunny” Balwani’s legal team makes the case that Holmes is solely responsible for Theranos misdoings.
The Craze Is Over but Healthcare SPAC Deals Remain Alive and Well
A hot trend in capital raising for the healthcare and life sciences industries only two years ago, SPAC deals have petered out, but are far from dead.
Global Aspiration & Biopsy Needles Market to See Strong Growth
According to a recent report, this market will see almost seven percent annual growth over the next five years, reaching US $1.29 billion in 2026.
