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
Compliance Concerns: Laboratory Regulations in 2024 and Beyond
Earle S. Collum, chair of the CAP Council on Accreditation, talks through regulatory changes in 2024 and what to expect from 2025
OIG Work Plan: Agency to Focus on Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
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EKRA: More than a Year Out, Major Questions Remain Unresolved
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Sales & Marketing: The Perils of Restructuring Sales Commissions for EKRA
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Beyond the News: What Does Latest ACA Court Ruling Really Mean?
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Alabama Doctors, Cardio Practice, Settle Genetic Testing Kickback Claims for $1.1 Million
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Texas Scammer Gets 20 Years for Role in $50 Million Lab Test Ripoff
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Kickbacks: Millennium Free Test Cup Physicians Crackdown Yields First 7-Figure Settlement
The federal crackdown against the physicians and medical practices that accepted free point-of-care test cups from Millennium Health continues. On Oct. 2, 2019, the OIG dropped a bombshell by announcing that
Compliance Perspectives: 5 Ways to Avoid Kickback Risks When Placing Phlebotomists in Ordering Physician’s Offices
It’s not uncommon for labs to place a phlebotomist in a physician’s office to collect and process samples for testing. While not strictly illegal, this practice raises bright red flags under kickback laws. So, it’s imperative to carefully vet your in-office phlebotomist arrangements to ensure they don’t cross any kickback lines.