by lighthouselab | Jun 23, 2022 | Clinical Laboratory, Recruiting Services, Industry Insights
Clinical laboratories play a vital role in health care. But many labs across the country face serious problems when it comes to filling positions. A shortage of laboratory employees means lower throughput and a more stressful working environment. And outside of the...
by Alex Mitchell | Jun 22, 2022 | Clinical Laboratory, Consulting Services, Industry Insights
When looking for a Laboratory Information System (LIS) that will allow your lab to better manage patient data and enhance its offerings, it’s important to keep in mind that every lab is unique and will need a LIS that matches the functionality of your lab. That’s why...
by lighthouselab | Jun 7, 2022 | Consulting Services, Industry Insights, RCM Consulting
By: Beth Madden, Client Administrator RCM case study: lazy appeals In reviewing a pathology client’s monthly adjustments report, I noticed there were multiple instances of “appeal denied-adjust per policy” write-offs. Because of the success I had with appeals prior to...
by Alex Mitchell | Jun 3, 2022 | Clinical Laboratory, Consulting Services, Industry Insights
As physician practices and community healthcare providers consistently seek to improve quality and provide better value to patients, one pathway that can achieve both outcomes is to move laboratory testing in house. In addition to offering a better patient experience...
by lighthouselab | May 26, 2022 | Clinical Laboratory, Consulting Services, Industry Insights, RCM Consulting
By: Cassie Penn, Client Manager On October 1, 2021, certain Medicare Advantage Payors, such as UHC, began requiring providers to submit DEX Z-Codes. Other Medicare Advantage Payors may now similarly start utilizing and requiring the use of DEX Z-Codes, according to a...
by lighthouselab | May 20, 2022 | Consulting Services, Industry Insights, RCM Consulting
Ask Ann is a new revenue cycle management mailbag headed by Ann Lambrix, Vice President of RCM Consulting for Lighthouse Lab Services. Each month, Ann will be tackling the burning billing and reimbursement questions from our clinical laboratory and pathology clients....