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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Pathology Compensation in Different Settings, including Hospitals
CEO SUMMARY: This second installment on the series about boosting pathologist compensation uses data collected during a survey of 1,400 pathologists in 230 pathology practices by the Panel of National Pathology Leaders (PNPL). Two experienced pathology consultants identify the most effect…
Lab Briefs: Dec. 16, 2024
55,000 Members of Class Action Case Involving Labcorp…
Owens & Minor Sues Anthem BCBS of Virginia
CEO SUMMARY: For years, clinical laboratories and pathology groups have expressed frustration with the lack of transparency by health plans in how they handle claims, set prices, and establish coverage guidelines. Now, because of recent federal laws and rules concerning health data transp…
Two Different LDT Lawsuits Combined in Federal Court
CEO SUMMARY: Different lawsuits challenging the FDA’s LDT rule were filed in recent months by the American Clinical Laboratory Association and the Association for Molecular Pathology. Both lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern …
Managing Denials and Appeals of Clinical Lab, Path Claims
CEO SUMMARY: Based on a study of denials and appeals involving about 20 million lab test claims, the team at XiFin Inc. presents here their findings. They also provide recommendations on steps labs can take to reduce denials and win a greater proportion of appeals. IN RECENT…
Four Health Systems Launch ‘Longitude Health’
CEO SUMMARY: For the second time in the past 16 months, respected health systems have taken steps to collaborate specifically to advance value-based care. Longitude Health joins Risant Health as the newest attempt to bring together different health systems and foster collaboration and inn…
Once Again, Congress Acts to Defer Medicare Lab Fee Cuts
LAST MONTH, CONGRESS ONCE AGAIN DEFERRED MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT CUTS OF UP TO 15% f…
Allina Doctors Express Concerns after Quest Acquires Lab Outreach
IN RECENT YEARS, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS AND LABCORP, the two behemoths of the U.S. clinical laboratory market, have been aggressively acquiring lab businesses from health systems across the country. They say that patients and providers will benefit from lower costs and be…
Hurdles Continue When Labs Request Genetic Test Coverage
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Labs, Payers Don’t Like Prior Authorization for Genetic Tests
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CURRENT ISSUE
Volume XXXII, No. 1 – January 6, 2025
The Dark Report examines how AI is being used to predict the outcomes of FDA LDT lawsuits. Also, this issue is Part Two of a series about boosting pathology compensation in different settings, including hospitals. Two experienced pathology consultants identify the most effective approaches when negotiating Part A pathology agreements with hospitals and health systems, along with how to use data to bolster these negotiations.
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