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The Benefits of Transitioning from CLIA-Waived to Moderate Complexity Testing
Making the leap from CLIA-waived testing to moderate complexity testing in your laboratory can be a game-changer for your practice. While it will initially involve making a more substantial commitment to your testing business, making the transition to moderate complexity testing ultimately offers greater control over patient outcomes, test quality, and revenue generation.
What is Alternative Proficiency Testing? Understanding CLIA Requirements
Federal regulations require clinical laboratories to routinely assess the accuracy and reliability of their testing processes. But what happens when no commercial Proficiency Testing (PT) program exists for a particular analyte your lab performs? In these cases, alternative split sample assessment…
Guide: Efficient Infectious Disease Testing & New Diagnostic Strategies
As infectious diseases continue to pose serious threats to public health worldwide, the demand for accurate, rapid, and scalable diagnostic testing has never been greater. From managing common infections to responding to global health emergencies, laboratories play a...
Clinical Laboratory
Balancing Compliance, Risk, and Revenue in Toxicology Testing
For many labs, toxicology has long been a top target for payer audits. Reimbursement cuts and stricter “medical necessity” interpretations are raising denials, claw-backs, and scrutiny, especially around frequency of testing and documentation quality.
3 Key Benefits of Building an In-House Laboratory
As physician practices and community healthcare providers consistently seek to improve quality and provide better value to patients, one pathway that can achieve both outcomes is to move laboratory testing in-house.
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...
Pathology Management
No Surprises Act Frequently Asked Questions
The No Surprises Act (NSA) provides individuals and families covered by group and individual health plans protection against unexpected, high-priced medical bills for services delivered at in-network facilities by out-of-network (OON) providers.
How Pathology Groups and Labs Can Advocate for Better Compensation
Pathology and laboratory services are vital to clinical decision-making, from routine diagnostic testing to guiding complex cancer care. Yet, these professionals increasingly feel the squeeze from declining reimbursements and rising operational costs. For both...
When Should You Consider Utilizing Pathology Consultants?
When physicians rely on pathology labs, they expect them to provide accurate diagnoses. But even though a lab may have an array of diagnostic tools at its disposal, consulting with a professional pathologist can still be necessary. If you are exploring opening your...
Tips for New Lab Owners
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...
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.
Navigating the 2025 Laboratory Merger Landscape
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to reshape the medical laboratory industry and overall healthcare landscape in 2025. While market conditions remain complex, laboratories that prepare strategically can attract buyers, command stronger valuations, and avoid costly pitfalls.
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