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Leveraging AI to Improve Payer Contracting Communications

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...

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Exploring the Impact Healthcare Mergers Can Have on Your Lab

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...

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Examining Common Denial Reasons for Drug Screenings

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...

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CMS to Withdraw NCCI Edit Impacting Drug Testing

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...

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Steps for Mitigating Timely Filing Denials on Laboratory Claims

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...

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Unpacking the New NCCI Billing Edit Impacting Drug Testing

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...

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6 Strategies to Boost Medical Laboratory Retention and Morale

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...

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2023 Wage and Morale Survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals

2023 Wage and Morale Survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals

The results of Lighthouse Lab Services’ second annual wage and morale survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals show a slight improvement in the overall workplace satisfaction levels of the majority of respondents. However, despite these modest positive gains, most...

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News & Press Releases

Celebrating Lighthouse Lab Services’ 20th Anniversary

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...

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Celebrating Lighthouse’s Biggest Achievements of 2022

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...

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Lighthouse Lab Services Ranks No. 999 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List

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...

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Giving Back by Volunteering with Lighthouse Lab Services

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...

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