The Role of Clinical Labs in New Models of Outpatient Care
COLA explores healthcare trends affecting the laboratory community
NextLOGiK Unveils LabClarity Tool at San Diego Symposium
Analysis Tool Helps Clinical Laboratories Assess Costs of Lab Testing
Disaster Recovery: Six Things Labs Can Do
October, 2012 By Douglas Beigel, Chief Executive Officer COLA In October, during the week of lab-related events COLA hosted in Baltimore, we heard a number of inspirational stories related to lab medicine and the impact it has on patient safety. But during a week of great stories, one story stood out from among the rest.…
Legislation addressing PT Referral Controversy Moves in Congress
Legislation to resolve a longstanding issue with respect to CLIA enforcement – specifically, how federal regulators handle labs that mistakenly refer proficiency test samples(PT) to other labs – has moved forward in both houses of Congress. On September 20, H.R. 6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act (TEST Act), introduced by Rep. Michael Grimm…
A Celebration of Laboratory Medicine
By Douglas Beigel, CEO, COLA September, 2012 With the presidential election only weeks away, the healthcare debate will only continue to intensify as it relates to federal healthcare reform, proposed changes to Medicare, budget “sequestration,” and other health-related spending cuts. It’s a good time for all of us to shine a light on the critical…
COLA to Host Week of Lab-Related Events in Baltimore
Event to serve as a celebration of laboratory medicine
COLA Invited to Participate in High-Level Scientific Conclave
USP Gathering Explores the Future of Lab Medicine, Diagnostics
Two-Thirds of Maryland Labs Experiencing Worker Shortage
COLA Study Examines Lab Workforce Issue, Proposed Medicare Changes
COLA Unveils New Website to Connect Labs, Consultants
COLA has launched a new web portal designed to connect laboratorians and other industry professionals with technical consultants who can assist them. The new tool, www.myconsultantcentral.com, provides a searchable database of technical consultants with expertise in COLA and CLIA criteria. Available to COLA members, non-member laboratories, manufacturers and other industry decision makers, the free service…
New Federal Rule To Give Patients Direct Access to Lab Results
Several federal agencies have jointly proposed a rule which would allow patients to have direct access to lab test results, rather than having to go through their physicians. The proposed rule would amend the patient privacy provisions of two federal laws, the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), and the Health Insurance Portability and…