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More changes are coming for the clinical lab industry, including the Department of Justice’s move to hold individuals accountable for lab fraud, even after company settlements have been reached. Also, integrated delivery networks are forming new mergers to create ever-larger business entities, all of which has implications for labs.
Better collection and use of clinical data was a prominent theme discussed by attendees at last month’s annual Executive War College Conference on Laboratory and Pathology Management in New Orleans. Also, an attorney warns that federal fraud investigators are targeting labs that did extensive COVID-19 testing during the height of the pandemic.
The Dark Report examines the lab staffing shortage crisis, including the causes and potential remedies. In other news, the Ramesh Balwani trial, like that of Elizabeth Holmes, is raising questions of who is responsible for lab problems — the lab director or company executives. Also, the DOJ contends in a court motion that EKRA governs lab sales and marketing commissions.
Federal healthcare law enforcement is turning its eye to new areas of healthcare activity, including COVID-19 testing and opioid prescribing. In other news, the state of California has terminated its contract with PerkinElmer to run the state COVID-19 testing lab, even as numerous questions about the lab’s compliance with health regulations remain.
In this issue of The Dark Report, learn how the latest clinical laboratory trends will be showcased in the upcoming Executive War College. Also, read how the Valencia Branch Lab has remained open despite dozens of deficiencies; how IoT technology helps labs track specimen collection; and details on physician settlements for allegedly offering kickbacks for lab test referrals.
Artificial intelligence is making strides in the clinical laboratory and pathology laboratory industry. In Europe and the United States, the first AI-powered solutions that automate digital pathology image analysis for primary diagnosis are obtaining regulatory clearance. This is highlighted by the investment by Sonic Healthcare in a thriving AI business. Also, AI is being used in lab coding, billing and collections.
In just three weeks, two major LIS vendors announced significant deals, raising important questions about what these moves mean for clinical laboratory directors and pathologists. These acquisitions may trigger significant shifts in the LIS products labs can buy, and demonstrate the value of healthcare data. Also, two large private practice pathology groups decide to sell to larger pathology superlabs.
XIFIN’s acquisition of pharmacy technology company OmniSYS is the latest evidence that retail pharmacies are preparing to become a new front door to healthcare for consumers. Also, there is more consolidation within the IVD industry.
This issue includes the annual Top 10 Lab Stories of the year, this year ranging from COVID-19 to ransomware attacks on labs to the Theranos trial. These stories are useful to use in strategic planning by lab directors and pathologists. Also in this issue, there’s a reprieve on PAMA fee cuts as Congress postpones the 2021 cuts for a year.
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Volume XXXII, No. 6 – April 21, 2025
Now that a federal judge has vacated the FDA’s LDT rule, The Dark Report analyzes the judgement and notes the various steps the FDA could take in response. Also, lab testing at pharmacies is proving to be less successful than was once anticipated.
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