Register now – Jan. 14, 2025 This webinar will provide an in-depth look at the efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Autopsy Lab through Lean principles. The presentation will outline the steps taken to set the foundation for Lean transformation. During the webinar, we will also review results of the transformation, which include increased productivity, reduced overtime usage, and improved employee satisfaction

Register now – February 5, 2025 PACE / State of FLThis webinar will describe substance use disorders and the common laboratory tests and matrices used for controlled substance monitoring. The advantages and challenges of using oral fluid will be discussed along with how to correctly interpret oral fluid drug testing results.

Register now – Dec. 12, 2024 PACE / State of FL This webinar will delve into the latest ASCO guidelines for selection of germline genetic testing panels for cancer patients. Key topics include the importance of taking and recording a detailed family and personal history, selecting the appropriate genes for testing, and determining when and to whom germline testing should be offered. The session will also address the practical implications of the ASCO guidelines, such as balancing the potential benefits of broader gene panel testing with the risks associated with uncertain results. Additionally, participants will gain insights into the specific technical challenges associated with germline genetic testing in cancer care and risk management.

Register now – Nov. 20, 2024 This webinar will inform attendees on regulatory compliance and recent policy changes at the federal and state level relevant to hospital laboratory outreach programs. The topics will include germane regulatory summaries and updates, billing and reimbursement, and government enforcement. The focus will be to provide actionable knowledge and recommendations of best practices to achieve, and be prepared to demonstrate, an effective compliance program. This will provide helpful guidance to even the most compliant-minded laboratory operators.

Presentation Recording Coming SoonPACE / State of FL This webinar will cover metagenomic sequencing for diagnosing central nervous system infection. Content will be shared regarding technical details, clinical applications, and results interpretation, drawing on both current literature and practice guidelines.

PACE/State of FL - Presentation Recording Coming Soon This webinar provides an overview of recent operational updates to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and administrative process changes in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

In this “Future Direction of Laboratory Medicine” webinar, Maggie DiGuardo, M.D., and Justin Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D., will review the current knowledge regarding sickle cell disease from its genetic cause to the myriads of effects it can have for affected individuals.

PACE/State of FL Internal assessments are integral to a laboratory’s quality management system (QMS). They allow laboratories to evaluate compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and laboratory operational practices. Internal assessments provide opportunities to enhance quality and continually improve the laboratory.

PACE/State of FL This webinar, with expert presenters having both extensive lab and clinical experience, will discuss the latest updates in Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic criteria as well as a comprehensive review of the laboratory testing landscape to help listeners better understand their options.

PACE / State of FL - In this webinar we'll address the critical role of planning to support innovation and transformation in today's laboratory outreach environment, particularly related to Information Technology initiatives. The pandemic has accelerated the need for efficient workflows and digital solutions, and the laboratory outreach program needs to keep up. We'll delve into practical tools and insightful strategies to help you navigate the challenges related to implementing these initiatives in your laboratory.

PACE/FL - This webinar will provide a brief history of the FDA’s interest in LDTs and review the new requirements in detail, serving as an introduction to medical device regulations in the context of a clinical laboratory.

PACE/FL - This webinar will cover the laboratory tests available at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to monitor patients using monoclonal antibody therapies for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Focus will be shared between analytical approaches as well as literature and practice recommendations for test results interpretation.