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Industry Insight Articles
Key Billing Considerations for Toxicology Labs: Documentation and Medical Necessity
By: Liset Sanchez, Client Manager, Lighthouse RCM Solutions A recent publication from Palmetto GBA highlights the fact that laboratory services are among the top service types found to make the highest number of billing errors. They categorize those billing errors...
Medical Laboratory Candidate Corner: August 2024
At Lighthouse Lab Services, our Recruiting and Lab Director teams specialize in maintaining a roster of dozens of highly qualified candidates across all specialties and spectrums of the medical laboratory industry. From CLIA Lab Directors to bench-level scientists of...
Navigating ‘Excludes 1’ & ‘Excludes 2’ Denials in Medical Billing
By: Tami Shaw, Client Manager At Lighthouse Lab Services, we’re committed to providing our clients with the insights and best practices needed to navigate the complexities of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). Lately, we’ve received several inquiries from clients...
Things to Look for in a Lab Equipment Service Provider
When equipment breaks down in your clinical lab, you must have someone you can depend on to service your instruments. Otherwise, your test turnaround times and other commitments could face serious delays and result in unhappy patients. Fortunately, you can find the...
New Novitas Process Set to Impact Pathology and Laboratory Claims
By: Billie Mildenberger, Director of Audit Services Note: Novitas announced this change will not take effect until Sept. 19, 2024. Starting Aug. 18th, 2024, Novitas will implement a process impacting newly effective molecular pathology and Proprietary Lab Analysis...
2024 Wage and Morale Survey of Medical Lab Professionals
The results of Lighthouse Lab Services’ third annual wage and morale survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals show significant improvements in overall satisfaction levels compared to previous years. While this jump is encouraging and hopefully serves as a harbinger...
Effectively Navigating Medicare TPE Audits for Clinical Labs
By: Dyana Williams, Director, RCM Solutions Medicare's Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) program is designed to identify and reduce improper payments, enhance compliance, and educate providers on proper billing practices. While TPE audits are intended to be educational...
4 Reasons to Regularly Maintain Chemistry Analyzers
Clinical laboratories rely on chemistry analyzers daily to help physicians properly treat their patients. However, these technological workhorses need regular care to ensure they will perform as needed. Read on to learn four reasons to regularly maintain chemistry...
Key Reasons Why Purchasing Refurbished Lab Equipment is the Best Option
Medical laboratories are constantly seeking ways to maximize efficiency and reduce expenses without compromising on quality. One often-overlooked option that can provide significant benefits is the purchase of certified refurbished lab equipment. If you're currently...
News & Press Releases
Lighthouse Lab Services Expands Instrumentation, Field Service Offerings, with Acquisition of Texas-Based Alternative Biomedical Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 14, 2023 CHARLOTTE, NC – Lighthouse Lab Services, a nationwide provider of clinical laboratory consulting and management offerings, is announcing the successful acquisition of Alternative Biomedical Solutions (ABS), a lab services...
Celebrating Lighthouse Lab Services’ 20th Anniversary
This September marks a significant milestone for Lighthouse Lab Services as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, we have grown from a small startup focused on recruiting to a leading provider of all medical laboratory consulting and management...
Lighthouse Strengthens Management Offerings with Acquisition of Pathology Lab Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2023 (Charlotte, NC): Today, Lighthouse Lab Services (LLS) announced the acquisition of Pathology Lab Solutions (PLS), a pathology-focused consulting and equipment company primarily servicing GI physician practices. Founded in...
Celebrating Lighthouse’s Biggest Achievements of 2022
While 2022 introduced many challenges to the clinical laboratory industry, it also was a year that saw lab professionals and stakeholders band together to advocate for the profession and achieve meaningful reform to help better serve their communities. From staving...
Lighthouse Lab Services Ranks No. 999 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List
For the 4th Time, Lighthouse Lab Services Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 999 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotte, NC, Aug. 19, 2022 – Inc. has revealed Lighthouse Lab Services is No. 999 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the...
Giving Back by Volunteering with Lighthouse Lab Services
Pictured above: (Standing) Holly Wolford, Jennifer Zink, Beth Madden. (Seated) Grant Mitchell, Tracy Augustyniak, Kayli Miller. Not pictured: Ann Lambrix By: Tracy Augustyniak, Client Manager Do you work for a company like mine that encourages employees to volunteer...
Press Release: Lighthouse’s SARS-CoV-2 Assays Detect the Omicron Variant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 2, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): Following a thorough analysis, Lighthouse Lab Services announces its SARS-CoV-2 assays will detect the Omicron variant. Lighthouse Lab Services has conducted an analysis of all publicly available genetic sequences...
Press Release: Lighthouse Unveils RCM Spotlight to Track Payer Performance, Enhance Revenue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 15, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): Lighthouse Lab Services unveils new cloud-based AI software to analyze healthcare payer performance and identify revenue enhancement opportunities Lighthouse Lab Services, the nation’s leading laboratory...
Press Release: FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Assay from Lighthouse Lab Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 1, 2021 (Charlotte, NC): FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Assay from Lighthouse Lab Services Lighthouse Lab Services, a national leader in laboratory consulting services, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug...