Industry Insights
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Industry Insight Articles
Medical Laboratory Candidate Corner: April 2026
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...
What is MolDX and When Do I Need a Z-Code?
Laboratories performing infectious disease testing and billing Medicare Part B within a MolDX jurisdiction are subject to a 2022 Local Coverage Determination (LCD) that significantlys impact reimbursement for these services.
Chemistry Analyzer Troubleshooting Tips: A Guide for Clinical Laboratories
Learn how to troubleshoot chemistry analyzer QC failures, calibration drift, and instrument issues with this practical guide for clinical laboratories.
9 Must-Have Skills for Your Lab Technician Resume
By: Andrei Kurtuy, guest contributor, Co-Founder & CCO of Novoresume.com For any career, you need a strong resume to help get your foot in the door and lab technicians are no exception. But as someone in the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) field,...
Championing Laboratory Excellence: Lighthouse Joins ASCP as a Supporting Partner for the Leading Laboratories Program
We are excited to announce Lighthouse Lab Services has officially become a Supporting Partner of the Leading Laboratories recognition program, established by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Through this new partnership, we are dedicated to...
IHC Reimbursement Under the Microscope: What Pathology Groups Need to Know
Payment and coverage for immunohistochemistry (IHC) stains are facing increased scrutiny from both commercial and government payers. For pathology groups and laboratories, this heightened attention has translated into several areas to watch.
Case Studies
Expanding Molecular PCR Services by Securing Nationwide Payer Contracts
Client: Infinite Genomics, LLC Overview Infinite Genomics was formed as a molecular diagnostic laboratory in 2021. Although the lab is located in North Little Rock Arkansas, it intended to offer PCR services to providers across the nation. To put that plan...
Medical Billing Audit Unlocks $20K in Claims After Cyberattack
As we look back at recent trends, 2024 may go down as the year of the cyberattack. In February of last year, the Change Healthcare breach made national headlines as the largest healthcare cyberattack in history, halting claims submission and disrupting payments across the country.
Case Study: Using Billing Data to Bolster Lab Contract Negotiations
Overview A leading laboratory client was initially offered a reimbursement rate of 100% Medicare for their commercial policies. Given that commercial payors typically reimburse significantly higher than Medicare rates, accepting this offer would have left substantial...
Company News & Press Releases
Championing Laboratory Excellence: Lighthouse Joins ASCP as a Supporting Partner for the Leading Laboratories Program
We are excited to announce Lighthouse Lab Services has officially become a Supporting Partner of the Leading Laboratories recognition program, established by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Through this new partnership, we are dedicated to...
How Medical Labs Can Grow in a Changing Healthcare Landscape
In a recent interview with Life Sciences Decoded, Lighthouse Lab Services Founder Jon Harol sat down to share his perspective on what separates the labs that are struggling from those that are thriving. He discusses how preparedness, strong leadership, and a healthy...
Lighthouse and Sampled Partner to Expand Solutions for Research & Clinical Labs
Charlotte, NC – June 25, 2025 Lighthouse Lab Services, the leading provider of end-to-end consulting and operational support for clinical and research laboratories, today announced a new strategic partnership with Sampled, a globally recognized integrated analytical...
