Exploring Value-Based Care: Insights and Opportunities for Medical Labs
Value-based care represents a transformative shift in healthcare, prioritizing patient outcomes and cost efficiency over the traditional fee-for-service model. But despite its promise, transitioning to value-based care (VBC) is sometimes perceived as a challenge for...
New CMS Requirements for Laboratory Directors: What Labs Need to Know
If you’re working in the clinical lab space, there are some key updates from CMS regarding laboratory director qualifications to be aware of. These changes, which took effect on Dec. 28, 2024, are broken down below so labs and aspiring directors understand...
The Benefits of Lab Billing Consulting Services
Effective billing processes are central to the smooth operation of any laboratory. However, laboratory managers face complex challenges daily, with an increasing volume of claims and a matrix of rules that govern healthcare billing. Fortunately, lab billing consulting...
2025 CPT Code Changes for Pathology
Analysis provided by: Billie Mildenberger, Director of Audit Services, Lighthouse RCM Solutions Starting Jan. 1, 2025, there are 9 revisions, 114 additions, and 14 deletions for Pathology and Lab CPT codes. Many of these changes are to PLA (Proprietary Laboratory...