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Preparing for CLFS Reimbursement Changes: Why...

Laboratory revenue cycle management encompasses every operational process connecting clinical laboratory services to collected Medicare reimbursement – and in August 2026, it has become the most actionable lever available to laboratory executives preparing for a confirmed payment shift. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, signed February 3, 2026, delayed all PAMA-related Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) rate reductions through December 31, 2026 – the seventh Congressional intervention since PAMA was enacted [1]. But the reprieve is temporary.

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May 22, 2026

Why Your 99214 Keeps Becoming a 99213...

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Imagine this medical billing and credentialing scenario: You’ve hired a new physician. Their start date is set. Patients...

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July 08, 2025

Medical Coding Audits 101: How Physic...

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The Top Medical Billing Errors and Ho...

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Outsourced Medical Billing in 2025: A...

The medical billing outsourcing market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the global market size projected to re...

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Pediatric medicine supports some of the most vulnerable members of society. This makes shortages in the space even more ...

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