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Unpacking the Billing Mystery of the GI Panel
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement, Lighthouse RCM Solutions The following is a case study of a Gastrointestinal (GI) panel billing issue we helped a client navigate. The blog takes a light-hearted approach and unpacks the problem in the format of classic...
Tips To Gauge Employee Satisfaction in Your Lab
The happiness of your workers can play a major part in the success of your lab. You can enjoy more productivity, reduced turnover, and improved team morale when your workers are content and satisfied. Here are four tips to gauge employee satisfaction in your lab if...
CMS Approves New Certification for High-Complexity Lab Directors
By: Patty Hess, Account Manager, Lighthouse Lab Director Services On July 24, 2023, CMS sent out a memorandum to all State Survey Agency Directors with the approval of a new board certification for high-complexity laboratory directors. (See the full CMS memo here.)...
Leveraging AI to Improve Payer Contracting Communications
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement Manager, Lighthouse RCM Solutions Abstract This white paper explores the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster human expertise in drafting and simplifying communications with health plans regarding claims issues...
Exploring the Impact Healthcare Mergers Can Have on Your Lab
We've recently seen a number of high-profile healthcare mergers, and as these changes accelerate, we've been working to keep our clients informed of how they could be impacted by deals involving their health systems or organizations. While some high-profile mergers...
Examining Common Denial Reasons for Drug Screenings
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement Manager, Lighthouse RCM Solutions Presumptive drug testing screens for drug presence, while definitive testing identifies specific drugs and concentrations. Both aid in patient care and treatment decisions. In the world of...
CMS to Withdraw NCCI Edit Impacting Drug Testing
CMS is withdrawing NCCI PTP edits between Column One codes 80305, 80306, and 80307 for presumptive test(s), and Column Two codes G0480 – G0483, and G0659 for definitive test(s), according to an announcement posted on the agency's website and communications from the...
Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Laboratory Business
Medical laboratories bear an important responsibility in the healthcare field. Labs’ tests and analyses help doctors diagnose and treat patients’ problems, and labs help healthcare workers understand a patient’s conditions throughout the course of treatment. Starting...
Solutions for Sustaining Clinical Pathology Revenue Amidst Challenges
By: Dyana Williams, Client Engagement Manager, LLS RCM Solutions For hospital-based pathology groups, mastering the complex revenue cycle management processes surrounding the capture and billing of Professional Component of Clinical Laboratory (PCCP) services is...
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