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LDTs Rule Update: More Support for Legal Challenges Against FDA
Key clinical laboratory organizations file amicus brief, reiterating that the FDA is overstepping its authority, and its new rule would cause “irreparable patient harm”
New FDA LDTs Guidance Offers Useful Summary, But Questions Remain
Recently released document for small labs offers a more digestible version of the final rule requirements but still lacks key details
CMS Slated to Close Change Healthcare Payment Program
Program meant to ease cash flow disruptions experienced by some Medicare providers and suppliers due to the cyberattack will conclude in mid-July
Qiagen Moves into Neurology with Recent Collaboration
The Hilden, Germany-based company is extending its genetic testing profile beyond oncology to neurology biomarkers.
FDA Sets New Limits on EUA Requests for COVID-19 Tests
The agency recently stated that current testing capacity is adequate and established limits on its review of new EUA submissions.
Inadequate Reimbursement Threatens Monkeypox Lab Testing Response
ACLA and public health experts warn that current reimbursement rates will hamper US efforts to contain monkeypox spread.
LDTs: Congress Set to Scuttle VALID Act at the Eleventh Hour
Congress reportedly set to pass a stripped-down version of the FDA user fees bill without the VALID Act component regulating LDTs.
CMS Sheds New Light on Proper Use of Modifier 59
Due to the common misuse of this modifier, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently issued important new guidance on its proper use.
False Billing of Lab Tests and Two Dismissed Lawsuits
This month’s key lab cases involve false billing of urine drug and PGx tests and two lawsuits that were tossed.
Feds Lower the Boom on Home Sleep Test False Billing and Kickbacks
A recent $3.5 million settlement illustrates the kinds of pitfalls that can result in liability for hospital and freestanding sleep labs.
Compliance Tool: Healthcare Equity Plan Model Form
Follow the steps in this form to help you develop and implement an effective healthcare equity plan for your lab.
Feds Not Backing Away from Punishing CGx Testing Scams
Recent case shows that fraud and kickback schemes involving CGx testing continue to be on the federal enforcement radar.
Ex-CEO of Health Clinic Found Guilty of Medicaid Fraud
In this week’s enforcement roundup, the former executive was convicted of healthcare fraud relating to mental health diagnosis and treatment.
