The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA) for Laboratories: What You Need to Know 

Congress passed the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) in 2014. The purpose was to ensure millions of seniors could maintain access to critical health services, however the reality is that Congress was looking for an offset to previously mandated cuts to reimbursement for Physicians which were regularly exempted each year by Congress.  PAMA “limited” cuts to laboratories at 10% in each of year one through three, and 15% in each of the following three years. 

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The True Cost of Traditional Lab-EHR Integrations

Automation and real-time data exchange are critical tools to advance quality care and reduce cost in healthcare. That said, more than 50% of diagnostic labs still operate using paper forms. The true cost of those paper forms is at least $30 per order. 

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Information Blocking: What You Need to Know

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In 2016, the Federal Government enacted the 21st Century Cures Act (the Cures Act), to enhance patient access to their medical records, promote seamless communication across healthcare providers, and automate the secure exchange of patient information across disparate software platforms and systems.

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Shadowbox closes Series A Funding round with Baleon Capital

Shadowbox, a leading innovator in healthcare automation solutions, today announced the close of its Series A financing with Baleon Capital, an early-stage growth fund. Baleon Capital will invest up to $6 million to drive scale, expand market penetration, and enhance product automation.

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