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Volume XXXIII, No. 5 - April 13, 2026

Allina Will Join Sutter and Focus on Digital Growth

TDR Insider /

Minnesota-based Allina Health’s plans to join Sutter Health in California would create a multi-regional integrated delivery network backed by a $2 billion push into digital and outpatient care. As has been illustrated by past agreements and mergers, clinical laboratories for Allina face uncertainty in terms of centralized core lab functions and how testing may shift […]

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Allina Will Join Sutter, Focus on Digital Growth

Clinical Laboratory Trends /

CEO SUMMARY: Minnesota-based Allina Health’s plans to join Sutter Health in California would create a multi-regional integrated delivery network backed by a $2 billion push into digital and outpatient care. As has been illustrated by past agreements and mergers, clinical laboratories for Allina face uncertainty in terms of centralized core lab functions and how testing

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There’s Good and Bad News about Allina-Sutter Deal

Commentary and Opinion by R. Lewis Dark /

Allina Health, Sutter Health, diagnostic laboratories, integrated delivery network, IDN, artificial intelligence, AI, bot, RAND Journal of Economics, Diagnostic laboratories once again find themselves pondering a large deal among integrated delivery networks. This time it’s a proposal for Allina Health in Minnesota to join Sutter Health based in California. But there are pros and cons

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For IVD Companies, Tariff Refunds May Be a Long Haul

In Vitro Diagnostics /

Following the US Supreme Court’s decision declaring certain tariffs illegal, the diagnostics industry has entered a murky period regarding potential refunds. For in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers who paid these tariffs under policies from President Donald Trump’s administration, there is confusion over when and how any refunds will be processed. Things are even less clear

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Digital Pathology’s Next Wave May Be in Precision Medicine

Digital Pathology /

We’ve noted before that the adoption of digital pathology has not been as swift or strong as originally predicted. Many factors contribute to that concern. This topic came up in a recent interview The Dark Report conducted with Imogen Fitt, principal analyst at Signify Research, which released its 2025 Digital Pathology World Report in November.

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Tracking the Chain of Custody in Histopathology Labs

Laboratory Equipment /

Despite increasing adoption of digital pathology systems, many histopathology laboratories remain mired in manual workflows in the critical pre-analytical phase, as specimens are collected and processed into slides. Such workflows are not only inefficient but also susceptible to human error and tissue degradation, which increases the odds of inaccurate diagnoses. They also create safety hazards

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Why Labs Must Rethink Audit Readiness in 2026

Laboratory Billing /

CEO SUMMARY: Doing everything right is no longer enough to ensure claims are paid. With AI-driven audits on the rise, lab leaders must ensure their organizations can prove compliance—quickly, clearly, and consistently. Based on commentary from RCM experts Ann Lambrix and Darla Wanitschke, we provide a list of key questions that decision-makers should present to

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Lab Fraudster Warned of ‘Bad Players’ in Old Interview

Laboratory Compliance /

The audacity of some criminals can be startling. Using fraudulent reimbursement to buy expensive vehicles and mocking Medicare beneficiaries seem to be routine parts of the dishonesty playbook. Former NFL prospect Keith J. Gray, owner of two clinical laboratories in Texas, is just the latest example. On Feb. 19, a Dallas jury convicted Gray for

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April 13, 2026, Intelligence: Late-Breaking Lab News

Late Breaking Lab News /

Walk-in clinical laboratory testing is expanding access to diagnostic services in West Virginia, reflecting a shift toward consumer-driven healthcare, according to a March 14 report in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Patients can bypass physician referrals to purchase routine tests directly from local medical centers, gaining faster results and greater control over their health. Across the country,

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