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Industry Insight Articles
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...
CMS to Withdraw NCCI Edit Impacting Drug Testing
CMS is withdrawing NCCI PTP edits between Column One codes 80305, 80306, and 80307 for presumptive test(s), and Column Two codes G0480 – G0483, and G0659 for definitive test(s), according to an announcement posted on the agency's website and communications from the...
Solutions for Sustaining Clinical Pathology Revenue Amidst Challenges
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement Manager, LLS RCM Solutions For hospital-based pathology groups, mastering the complex revenue cycle management processes surrounding the capture and billing of Professional Component of Clinical Laboratory (PCCP) services is...
Steps for Mitigating Timely Filing Denials on Laboratory Claims
In the ongoing deployment of our RCM Spotlight denial management tool for our clients, a recurring trend has emerged: Timely filing consistently ranks among the top five denial reasons for both independent and hospital-based laboratories. Timely filing denials are a...
Unpacking the New NCCI Billing Edit Impacting Drug Testing
On July 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) implemented a new National Correct Coding Initiative (“NCCI”) Procedure-to-Procedure (“PTP") edit for codes 80305, 80306, and 80307 for presumptive drug test(s), and codes G0480-G0483, and G0659...
6 Strategies to Boost Medical Laboratory Retention and Morale
For medical laboratories, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for providing quality patient care and achieving organizational success. Employee turnover, especially due to retirements and the aging workforce, has become one of the most significant hurdles...
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...