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Industry Insight Articles
PAMA laboratory reimbursement cuts delayed through 2024
PAMA Reporting Delayed Again as Permanent Fix Sought Labs received a welcome reprieve from looming Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS) cuts this month when Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) reporting and associated test reimbursement reductions were delayed until...
Medical Laboratory Candidate Corner: November 2023
At Lighthouse Lab Services, our Recruiting and Lab Director teams specialize in maintaining a roster of dozens of highly qualified candidates across all specialties and spectrums of the medical laboratory industry. From CLIA Lab Directors to bench-level scientists of...
Utilizing Billing Data to Bolster Healthcare Payer Contract Negotiations
Have you ever wondered how healthcare providers navigate complex payer contracts to maximize their revenue while adapting to this ever-changing industry? A recent scenario encountered by our RCM Solutions team highlights the importance of having quick access to...
Unpacking the Billing Mystery of the GI Panel
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement, Lighthouse RCM Solutions The following is a case study of a Gastrointestinal (GI) panel billing issue we helped a client navigate. The blog takes a light-hearted approach and unpacks the problem in the format of classic...
Tips To Gauge Employee Satisfaction in Your Lab
The happiness of your workers can play a major part in the success of your lab. You can enjoy more productivity, reduced turnover, and improved team morale when your workers are content and satisfied. Here are four tips to gauge employee satisfaction in your lab if...
CMS Approves New Certification for High-Complexity Lab Directors
By: Patty Hess, Account Manager, Lighthouse Lab Director Services On July 24, 2023, CMS sent out a memorandum to all State Survey Agency Directors with the approval of a new board certification for high-complexity laboratory directors. (See the full CMS memo here.)...
Leveraging AI to Improve Payer Contracting Communications
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement Manager, Lighthouse RCM Solutions Abstract This white paper explores the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster human expertise in drafting and simplifying communications with health plans regarding claims issues...
Exploring the Impact Healthcare Mergers Can Have on Your Lab
We've recently seen a number of high-profile healthcare mergers, and as these changes accelerate, we've been working to keep our clients informed of how they could be impacted by deals involving their health systems or organizations. While some high-profile mergers...
Examining Common Denial Reasons for Drug Screenings
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement Manager, Lighthouse RCM Solutions Presumptive drug testing screens for drug presence, while definitive testing identifies specific drugs and concentrations. Both aid in patient care and treatment decisions. In the world of...
News & Press Releases
Celebrating Lighthouse Lab Services’ 20th Anniversary
This September marks a significant milestone for Lighthouse Lab Services as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, we have grown from a small startup focused on recruiting to a leading provider of all medical laboratory consulting and management...
Lighthouse Strengthens Management Offerings with Acquisition of Pathology Lab Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2023 (Charlotte, NC): Today, Lighthouse Lab Services (LLS) announced the acquisition of Pathology Lab Solutions (PLS), a pathology-focused consulting and equipment company primarily servicing GI physician practices. Founded in...
Celebrating Lighthouse’s Biggest Achievements of 2022
While 2022 introduced many challenges to the clinical laboratory industry, it also was a year that saw lab professionals and stakeholders band together to advocate for the profession and achieve meaningful reform to help better serve their communities. From staving...
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...