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
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Updates to CLIA Personnel Requirements May Lengthen Hiring Times
Changes ‘have had a significant impact on the recruitment process for laboratory directors and technical supervisors,’ recruiter says
Clinical Lab Efficiency Gains May Be Best Achieved Through a Tailored Approach
Optimizing efficiency unfortunately is not straightforward in medical laboratories
FDA Watch: Could Guardant Health’s Colon Cancer Assay Be a Blockbuster?
The company is hiring at least 100 sales representatives this year to spread awareness and uptake of its recently FDA-approved Shield test
At-Home Genetic Testing: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has risen in popularity in recent years—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
Laboratory Genetic Counselors: A Valuable Investment
As the field of genetic testing grows, genetic counselors can help labs meet patients’ needs and keep up with new developments
Private Payer Reimbursement for Genetic Testing Hinges on Clinical Utility
Two revenue cycle management experts offer tips for clinical labs to improve coverage decisions for genetic tests
Electronic Prior Authorization Bill Reintroduced in Congress
For clinical labs, the proposed law could bring more consistency to test ordering
Dx Deals: Quest Makes Big North American Expansion with LifeLabs Acquisition
The roughly $1 billion deal will boost the company’s annual revenue by about 7 percent, and will give Quest a stronger presence in Canada
Loper Bright Renews Interest in the VALID Act
The US Supreme Court decision that recently overturned the Chevron doctrine is influencing potential enactment of new legislation
September 2024 Labs in Court
Recent DOJ settlements continue to focus on issues involving medical necessity and marketer compensation
What Labs Need to Know About MolDX®
How the MolDX® program works, what it covers, and how it can support better test access, use, and reimbursement in the clinical lab
Special Report: The 2024 Lab Enforcement Landscape
Lab leaders should be wary of telemedicine arrangements, certain marketing firms, and unnecessary PGx and CGx testing
