by Abraham Whaley | Feb 8, 2012 | Day-to-Day Operations, General
Prior to CLIA ’88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988) only laboratories participating in interstate commerce underwent inspections. Since the enactment of CLIA ’88, all laboratories are subject to inspection, and all non-waived...
by Abraham Whaley | Dec 11, 2011 | Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations, Medicare & Reimbursement
Many physicians have some type of lab testing capability in their practices, with most practice labs classified as Waived Labs, which means having a Certificate of Waiver. This Certificate enables a practice to perform simple tests including tests such as urine...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jan 20, 2011 | Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations
Most medical facilities have refrigerators, but do you know the guidelines surrounding refrigerators and freezers? Laboratory Consultant Libby Knollmeyer debuts on Manage My Practice with answers to your most-asked questions. What kind of refrigerator do I need? If...
