The Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) has shaped the reimbursement landscape for clinical laboratories for more than a decade. Under PAMA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) collects private payer rate data from applicable laboratories to...
In many health systems, the clinical laboratory sits at the intersection of multiple departments. Operations manages the physical space and day-to-day logistics. Pathology oversees the scientific and medical direction. Finance monitors budgets and cost allocation....
The field of clinical laboratory science never stands still. Advances in genomics, artificial intelligence (AI), and point-of-care testing are reshaping how—and where—diagnostic testing occurs, while evolving regulations and reimbursement models continue to influence...
A clinical laboratory’s success hinges on more than just the accuracy of test results—it also depends on how quickly and efficiently those results are delivered. Labs can lose time and money through poorly designed processes, unnecessary steps in sample handling, or...
Launching a clinical laboratory isn’t just a technical or regulatory endeavor—it’s also a financial one. Long after you’ve secured your initial funding and cleared the start-up hurdles, your lab will face ongoing costs for consumables, instrument maintenance,...
Within the realm of clinical diagnostics, safety and biosecurity aren’t just regulatory mandates—they’re foundational pillars that protect both lab personnel and the public. A single incident involving hazardous materials or a lapse in infection control can have...
