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The FDA Warns that Biotin May Interfere with Lab Tests: FDA Safety Communication
The FDA has issued an alert on Biotin in blood or other samples taken from patients who are ingesting high levels of biotin in dietary supplements can cause clinically significant incorrect lab test results. The FDA has seen an increase in the number of reported adverse events, including one death, related to biotin interference…
The Impact of PAMA Regulations on POLs
In 2014, Congress passed PAMA Regulations (Protecting Access to Medicare Act) to direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a market-based methodology for determining the future rates Medicare will pay for tests under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule. Analysis shows that the current data collection and evaluative pricing methodology, if fully…
The Impact of PAMA Regulations on POLS – Part 3
Instant Access Webinar Hosted by John Daly, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, COLA Description: Dr. Daly presents a comprehensive background of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA.) This PAMA update informs of the CMS newly released laboratory test reporting format. Learn More from CMS by Clicking Here Cost: FREE Click Here to View The Impact of…
The Impact of PAMA Regulations on POLS – Part 4
Instant Access Webinar Hosted by John Daly, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, COLA Description: Dr. Daly presents a comprehensive background of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA.) This update covers the CMS update of the Frequent Asked Questions about the PAMA regulations. The update aims to provide further clarification as to which physician office-based labs will be…
The Impact of the PAMA Regulations on POLs – PART 2
Instant Access Webinar Hosted by John Daly, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, COLA Description: Dr. Daly presents a comprehensive background of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA.) CMS has recently released the HCPCS codes that must be reported under the PAMA regulations. This brief update discusses reportable analytes and location of the applicable test codes.…
The Role of Clinical Labs in New Models of Outpatient Care
COLA explores healthcare trends affecting the laboratory community
Two-Thirds of Maryland Labs Experiencing Worker Shortage
COLA Study Examines Lab Workforce Issue, Proposed Medicare Changes
UPDATE on Controversial Proposal Affecting Florida Laboratories
Amendment would require certain labs to use one accreditor’s services
Vacancies, Dearth of Qualified Candidates Continue
ASCP’s 2001 Vacancy Survey points to continuing lab personnel opportunities, shortages