Miscellaneous

Telemedicine May Help Reduce Unnecessary Health Tests

Telemedicine adoption may help reduce the use of low-value medical tests, potentially lowering healthcare costs and unnecessary procedures.

Miscellaneous

Concert Expands Diagnostic Benefit Program to Manage Lab Testing for Health Plans

Concert broadened its diagnostic benefit program to enhance payment and clinical policies and payment accuracy capabilities for lab testing.

Miscellaneous

The Economic Impact of Delaying Rare Diseases Diagnosis

A new study reveals that timely diagnosis can shorten or eliminate the diagnostic odyssey and reduce the cost impact of rare diseases.

AACC Statement on Exclusion of VALID Act from Omnibus Bill

Dec 27, 2022 | Compliance, Diagnostic Technologies, Miscellaneous

AACC issued a statement supporting the U.S. Congress’ exclusion of the VALID Act from its 2023 Omnibus Bill.

AMP Commends Congress for Nixing VALID Act

Dec 26, 2022 | Compliance, Miscellaneous

The Association of Medical Pathology (AMP) applauded Congress for not including the VALID Act in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

Elizabeth Holmes Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison in Theranos Fraud Case

Nov 18, 2022 | Miscellaneous

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison after earlier being found guilty of four counts of fraud.

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.