Register now – April 8, 2025PACE / State of FL This webinar will provide a review of several real-life laboratory safety events. The presentation will outline the scenarios, the lessons learned and look at ways future incidents can be prevented. We will also discuss ways to create effective corrective and preventive action plans.

Register now – March 13, 2025: PACE / State of FLThis webinar will discuss the advantages of using electrophysiology results to guide the selection of axonal or demyelinating testing for peripheral neuropathy. This approach can help identify specific antibodies associated with the condition, providing a more precise diagnosis, and improving patient outcomes. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, as the therapeutic approach varies based on the underlying cause of peripheral neuropathy.

PACE / State of FLThis webinar covers the updates to pathology and laboratory CPT codes for 2025, including newly added, deleted, and revised codes, as well as reimbursement details for Medicare based on the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) that will affect these codes. The presenter will also discuss resources available to support CPT coding decisions, the process for obtaining new CPT codes, and how these codes are priced.

PACE/State of FLThis 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

Presentation Recording Coming Soon 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.

PACE / State of FL- Presentation Recording Coming Soon 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.

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.

PACE / 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.