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COVID Laboratory Testing Investigations
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, each state and the federal government announced various states of public health emergencies which enabled them to suspend or modify various laws, rules, and regulations to accommodate...more
The tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic is something we all agree we wish we could have avoided. However, the fact of the matter is that many respiratory and clinical labs have seen a boon to their bottom line due to the...more
Laboratory testing is a key factor in identifying or diagnosing COVID-19 patients, including during the asymptomatic phase, and determining appropriate treatment. With respect to COVID-19, laboratory testing is also critical...more
On June 4, 2020, HHS released new guidance detailing what additional data laboratories must report to HHS along with COVID-19 test results. HHS explained that the new guidance standardizes reporting requirements in an effort...more
Due to expanded COVID-19 diagnostic testing availability, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) is encouraging providers to test both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, if the clinician’s...more
Recently, newspapers and television news programs have been full of stories about laboratory testing and the important role it will play in containing the spread of COVID-19 and reopening U.S. economic activity. But these...more