CMS has released preliminary 2027 CLFS rates, with data showing weighted median payment cuts for over 1,100 test codes; annual reductions are capped at 15% from 2027 to 2029 under current policy.
Siemens Healthineers has introduced the CN-3000 and CN-6000 hemostasis analyzers in the US, offering integrated testing methodologies and up to 13 hours of walkaway time for mid- and high-volume clinical laboratories.
Leica Biosystems has launched the HistoCore LIGHTNING C Laser Cassette Printer, a UV laser system that prints barcodes in as little as 2.5 seconds per cassette, aiming to streamline histology workflows and improve specimen traceability.
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine recommends that AI tools in clinical labs remain under existing CLIA oversight, citing the need for established validation and monitoring standards in response to a federal RFI.
A University of Oxford study of 275,000 patients found that tracking trends in 23 routine blood tests over time improved cancer risk prediction in those with unexplained weight loss, compared to single test results.
