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Industry Insight Articles
Cuts for Labs, Pathology again proposed for 2024 Medicare Fee Schedule
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule released July 13 is already generating pushback from lab and pathology advocates, such at the College of American Pathologists (CAP), who contend these services and the physicians who provide them cannot sustain...
Incorrect Modifier Use Ties Up $200K in Lab Reimbursements
Our latest denial spotlight uncovers how RCM Spotlight, a powerful, AI-assisted tool for revenue cycle and denial management, optimized billing processes for one of our independent lab clients to unlock nearly $200,000 in reimbursement opportunities for previously...
NY State Lab Directors May Oversee 5 Facilities Under New Rules
Lab Directors and assistant directors can now oversee up to five labs within or outside New York after the state recently approved a number of amendments to regulations regarding laboratory oversight. Additionally, requirements for a part-time director's onsite...
Update on COLA Enforcement of Clinical Consultant Qualifications
Update: This post was updated on July 17, 2023, to include additional information and clarifications surrounding COLA enforcement of Clinical Consultant qualifications following a conversation with COLA representatives. By: Tara Luellen, Vice President of Lab Director...
New Digital Pathology Codes Introduced for 2024
The American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel recently announced 30 new digital pathology add-on codes that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. According to the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the new digital pathology Category III CPT codes will be used...
The Significance of Medical Necessity and CO-50 Denials
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement Manager Medical necessity plays a pivotal role in determining whether a service or procedure will be covered by insurance. It refers to the requirement that a healthcare service must be appropriate and essential for the diagnosis...
Understanding the Keys to Diagnostic Test Reimbursement
In the complex landscape of laboratory and diagnostic test reimbursement, it can be difficult to understand how best to pursue coding and payment strategies for new tests when working across various government and private payers. One straightforward approach is to...
Understanding Stark Law and Its Impact on Physician Office Labs
Disclaimer: This blog is a marketing piece designed to promote our services and provide general information about Stark Law. It is not intended to serve as a legal document or legal guidance for Stark Law compliance. Please be advised that this blog was revised on...
CMS Allows Continuation of Remote Review, Definitive Drug Testing LCDs Retired
In a win for digital pathology, CMS released new draft guidance this month clarifying that pathologists and other lab personnel may continue to review digital laboratory data, results, and images (“digital materials”) remotely, without obtaining a separate CLIA...
News & Press Releases
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...
Press Release: Lighthouse Lab Services Acquires Nation’s Premiere Pathology and Laboratory Revenue Cycle Auditing Firm, Vachette Pathology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 12, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): At the beginning of April, North Carolina-based Lighthouse Lab Services is proud to announce its acquisition of Vachette Pathology of Sylvania, Ohio. Lighthouse Lab Services adds new expertise and...
Learn More About Our New CEO
Mark Roth went from laid off to CEO of an industry-leading Laboratory Consulting firm in the US. Elite Diagnostics, LLC, and Lighthouse Lab Services announced in March that they have completed a merger of their business operations. This merger creates...
Press Release: Transaction Creates Industry-Leading Laboratory Consulting and Recruiting Firm in US
Elite Diagnostics and Lighthouse Lab Services Complete Merger Charlotte, NC/Holly Springs, NC— March 4th, 2020 — Elite Diagnostics, LLC, and Lighthouse Lab Services, in partnership with NaviMed Capital, a Washington, DC-based healthcare-focused private equity...
A Letter From Our Founder
I am excited to announce that Lighthouse Recruiting, LLC, Laboratory Start-Up Consultants, LLC, and Laboratory Broker, LLC are merging to become Lighthouse Lab Services, effective April 2018. Separately, our companies have developed innovative ways to offer solutions...