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In the September 2026 briefing, The Dark Report digs into a CMS proposal to cut payments for CPT code 88305, potentially based on flawed thinking. Other coverage includes the evolving role of mass spectrometry in clinical labs, payer obstacles to blood-based biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s disease, and how young pathologists can get business skill help.
In the August 2026 briefing, The Dark Report explains the relevance behind CMS potentially changing how it pays for “software as a medical service”. Other topics include a look into how health system executives view clinical labs, possible CLIA updates, and a 30/60/90-day approach to reducing reliance on traveling medical lab techs.
Newsmaker Interview with Revvity’s Yves Dubaquie > How Specialty Diagnostic Tests Connect with Lab Customers: In this exclusive Q&A, Revvity’s Yves Dubaquie provides details about the in vitro diagnostics company’s priorities, including developing specialty tests and reviewing its business in China. Dubaquie also explains why clinical laboratories may need to consider hiring more technology-savvy workers in the future as the complexity of instruments grows.
Congress Returns to CLIA Reform with Proposed LDT Framework, and the Newly Filed Enhancing CLIA Act seeks to modernize clinical laboratory regulations. A newly introduced federal bill could signal the next chapter in the long-running debate over how laboratory developed tests (LDTs) should be regulated in the United States.
Momentum is building on Capitol Hill to pass the RESULTS Act, which would stave off drastic 15% reimbursement cuts under PAMA. Advocates seek lobbying help from clinical labs and anatomic pathology practices. Also, The Dark Report examines Roche’s deal to acquire PathAI.
Speakers at the 2026 Executive War College have re-imagined the diagnostic laboratory’s role from back-office utility to a primary driver of system-wide strategy and clinical excellence. Also, it is apparent that direct-to-consumer lab testing is booming.
Another integrated delivery network mega-deal has been proposed, with California’s Sutter Health planning a merger with Minnesota’s Allina Health. Also, refunds for President Trump’s illegal tariffs may be forthcoming for IVD importers, but it will be a struggle.
A federal court ruling has established a safe harbor for clinical labs when they run tests ordered by physicians. Lab leaders should examine this briefing for pitfalls. Also, it turns out that providers may be ordering inappropriate vitamin D tests, according to one expert.
The Dark Report highlights the six themes that will carry the 2026 Executive War College on Diagnostics, Clinical Laboratory, and Pathology Management,, including finance issues and AI. Also, we show how RCM automation helped one lab conquer billing headaches and increase revenue.
Congress has once again delayed cuts to test reimbursement rates under PAMA, this time until Jan. 1, 2027. Laboratory professionals are urged to lobby Congress to pass the RESULTS act to solve the PAMA cuts problem permanently. Also, patient-driven testing is spurring new opportunities.
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Volume XXXIII, No. 11 – September 2026
In the September 2026 briefing, The Dark Report digs into a CMS proposal to cut payments for CPT code 88305, potentially based on flawed thinking. Other coverage includes the evolving role of mass spectrometry in clinical labs, payer obstacles to blood-based biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s disease, and how young pathologists can get business skill help.
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