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Rice Collaborators Host Inaugural Convening to Promote Global Cancer Detection Efforts

The Center for Innovation and Translation of POC Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care showcased POC innovations for cancer detection.

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XiFin Unveils New Payor Rate Transparency Monitor for Reimbursement Strategies

XiFin launched an interactive visualization monitor that compares contracted rates published by UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna.

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Man Goes to Prison for Using Lab Testing for Fraud, Money Laundering

An Arkansas man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and money laundering through insurance claims for lab testing.

Lab Coalition Calls for Delay of Payment Cuts for Testing Reimbursement

Nov 17, 2022 | Miscellaneous

The LAB Coalition is asking Congress to delay upcoming payment cuts to labs for testing reimbursement in its end-of-year legislation package.

Be a Labvocate: Help Pass SALSA Legislation

Oct 5, 2022 | Miscellaneous

SALSA legislation will help protect labs and patients by addressing the shortcomings of the 2014 Protecting Access to Medicare Act.

Genetic Testing for Neonatal Epilepsy Helps Babies Go Home Sooner

Jun 8, 2022 | Miscellaneous

Genetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit for infants with epilepsy, according to a new study.

AACC Calls on Congress to Cut VALID Act from New Legislation

May 25, 2022 | Miscellaneous

AACC has urged the U.S. Senate HELP Committee not to include the VALID Act in its omnibus Food and Drug Administration user fee legislation.

Experts Demonstrate Crucial Gap in Pediatric Medical Testing

May 2, 2022 | Miscellaneous

A new study demonstrated significant inconsistencies with pediatric reference intervals, which are essential to high quality medical testing.

COLA Recognizes National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

Apr 26, 2022 | Miscellaneous

COLA is participating in the celebration of laboratory professionals during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.

Quest Diagnostics Foundation Supports Ukraine Through Donation to Project HOPE

Mar 16, 2022 | Miscellaneous

The Quest Diagnostics Foundation donated $500,000 to Project HOPE to support its humanitarian crisis relief efforts in Ukraine.

COLA Laboratory Enrichment Forum to Provide Networking, Learning Opportunities

Mar 4, 2022 | Miscellaneous

COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum will be held May 5-7 in Charlotte, NC, providing both networking and in-person education.

Senate Confirms Califf as F.D.A. Chief in Tight Vote

Feb 15, 2022 | Miscellaneous

Robert M. Callif was narrowly confirmed as the next commissioner of the FDA following divisive voting in the senate. Califf previously led the FDA in 2016.

Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of four counts of fraud

Jan 4, 2022 | Miscellaneous

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the defunct blood-testing company, Theranos, was found guilty late Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, of four of 11 counts of fraud.

Multiplexing Options Expanded for Probe-Based qPCR with Red qPCR Dye

Nov 15, 2021 | Miscellaneous

Biotium, a life science reagent supplier and inventor of EvaGreen qPCR Dye, announces the release of EvaRuby Dye for qPCR and HRM.

Delays in Non-COVID-Related Research May Last Years

Nov 3, 2021 | Miscellaneous

Initiation of new scientific projects has dramatically declined since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could have a long-lasting impact.

Trailers Provide Scalability for Laboratory Services

Nov 2, 2021 | Miscellaneous

Custom trailers can alleviate healthcare facility gaps during the pandemic and provide necessary care anywhere, anytime.

California’s SB 535 Provides Better Access to Biomarker Testing

Oct 13, 2021 | Miscellaneous, Molecular Diagnostics

California’s SB 535 prohibits insurers that already cover biomarker testing from requiring prior authorization for patients with advanced stage cancer.

Blood Test Aims to ID Healthcare Professionals Needing Mental Health Support

Sep 29, 2021 | Miscellaneous

A new blood test could identify healthcare professionals who are experiencing high levels of work-related stress and anxiety.

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