FDA’s Final Rule on LDTs Vacated and New Lab Policy Updates
In a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape brought on by changes from the new Trump Administration, clinical laboratories are navigating a host of challenges ranging from legal battles over testing oversight to shrinking reimbursement rates and rising operational...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Clinical Laboratory?
Whether you are a physician who is part of the growing trend to move clinical laboratory testing into your clinic, or an entrepreneur seeking to start a new independent medical lab, you likely have questions about the true cost of building a clinical lab. Starting a...
Case Study: Using Billing Data to Bolster Lab Contract Negotiations
Overview A leading laboratory client was initially offered a reimbursement rate of 100% Medicare for their commercial policies. Given that commercial payors typically reimburse significantly higher than Medicare rates, accepting this offer would have left substantial...
The Cost of Cybersecurity Failures in Healthcare: Lessons from the Ascension Breach
By: Dyana Williams, Director, Lighthouse RCM Solutions The healthcare industry continues to face an increasing number of cybersecurity threats, and the fallout from these breaches can extend far beyond immediate downtime. The Ascension cyberattack in May 2024 serves...