Industry Insights
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Industry Insight Articles
Are Lab Staffing Agencies Worth the Investment?
The decision to hire a reputable lab staffing agency can improve the search process for your clinical lab business. Here are the top reasons why lab staffing agencies are worth the investment. Connect With Professional, Qualified Candidates A lab staffing...
What’s Standard for Medical Lab Billing Contracts?
Entering into an agreement for medical billing services is an important process for any clinical lab or pathology group who does not have this service provided by a hospital or other partner. But what metrics and capabilities should a medical group or lab be looking...
2023 Medicare PFS: See Impact to Labs and Pathology
The 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was released by CMS late Thursday, Nov 3. After two consecutive years of Congress delaying a number of anticipated reimbursement cuts due to the impact of the COVID pandemic, it now appears these previously planned...
Top 5 Benefits of Traveling Work Placement Opportunities
Traveling lab staff positions are excellent, unique opportunities for qualified professionals with the flexibility and desire to travel. No matter where you are in your medical laboratory career, labs across the country have open positions. Explore the top five...
Understanding Confirmatory Drug Testing
Before adding toxicology testing to your practice or lab to help serve the needs of your local community, it’s important to understand how a standard drug screening process plays out. From initial screening through confirmatory testing, below is a high-level breakdown...
BCBS Alabama Conducting Lab Overpayment Reviews
Lighthouse's RCM Solutions Team was recently made aware that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama is conducting overpayment reviews for infectious disease testing that could result in takebacks for impacted clinical laboratories. The message (available below) indicates...
Labs, Pathologists Aim to Delay 2023 Medicare Fee Schedule Cuts
As clinical laboratories and pathology groups prepare to operate outside of the Covid Public Health Emergency for the first time in years, many are turning an eye toward Medicare fee schedule cuts that could be reinstated after years of delays. According to Ann...
Differences Between Ongoing and One-Time Laboratory Consults
Accelerate your laboratory’s success and manage sustainable growth with the help of a knowledgeable laboratory consultant. You can choose to hire a consultant on an ongoing basis or to solve a single need; explore the differences between ongoing and one-time...
How to Start a Toxicology Laboratory
Are you a behavioral health provider or physician seeking to expand your test menu by adding toxicology testing? Or perhaps you’re new to the industry but are exploring the possibility of starting a toxicology laboratory to serve the needs of your local community....
News & Press Releases
Lighthouse Lab Services Ranks No. 999 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List
For the 4th Time, Lighthouse Lab Services Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 999 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotte, NC, Aug. 19, 2022 – Inc. has revealed Lighthouse Lab Services is No. 999 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the...
Giving Back by Volunteering with Lighthouse Lab Services
Pictured above: (Standing) Holly Wolford, Jennifer Zink, Beth Madden. (Seated) Grant Mitchell, Tracy Augustyniak, Kayli Miller. Not pictured: Ann Lambrix By: Tracy Augustyniak, Client Manager Do you work for a company like mine that encourages employees to volunteer...
Press Release: Lighthouse’s SARS-CoV-2 Assays Detect the Omicron Variant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 2, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): Following a thorough analysis, Lighthouse Lab Services announces its SARS-CoV-2 assays will detect the Omicron variant. Lighthouse Lab Services has conducted an analysis of all publicly available genetic sequences...
Press Release: Lighthouse Unveils RCM Spotlight to Track Payer Performance, Enhance Revenue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 15, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): Lighthouse Lab Services unveils new cloud-based AI software to analyze healthcare payer performance and identify revenue enhancement opportunities Lighthouse Lab Services, the nation’s leading laboratory...
Press Release: FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Assay from Lighthouse Lab Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 1, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Assay from Lighthouse Lab Services Lighthouse Lab Services, a national leader in laboratory consulting services, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug...
The Hybrid Work-Flex Model: How Lighthouse Lab Services Has Adapted to the Modern Workplace
Disclaimer: Flexible work arrangements were put into place by Lighthouse Lab Services as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. While the ability to create flexible work plans with the approval of supervisors and Human Resources remains in place for many Lighthouse...
Press Release: Lighthouse Acquires Burns Consulting Group, Strengthens Managed Care Contracting Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 18, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): Finalized in August, North Carolina-based Lighthouse Lab Services is proud to announce its acquisition of Burns Consulting Group, with offices in Houston, Texas, and Kansas City, Mo. With this acquisition,...
Press Release: Lighthouse makes Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 17, 2021 Lighthouse Lab Services makes Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 For the 3rd Time, Lighthouse Lab Services Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 1,156 ...
In the Company of Heroes: Our Values and Culture at Lighthouse
By Dionne Blount, versatile reinforcement for Charlotte HQ of Lighthouse Lab Services (but you can call us L.M.S.I.). When examining the things I feel knowledgeable about in my work at Lighthouse, I was led to reflect on all the things I do not know or fully...