Diagnostic laboratories play a crucial role in healthcare by providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing services. However, they face several challenges in the next five years that may impact their ability to provide high-quality services. One of the biggest challenges facing diagnostic laboratories is the increasing demand for testing. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the…
Fentanyl is an opioid synthetic that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine and typically used to treat severe pain associated with cancer or surgery, but has recently become an illicit substance used by drug abusers in the US. Overdose deaths caused by illicit use have increased dramatically - according to the Centers for Disease Control…
The drug testing market has been steadily growing over the past few years due to various factors such as the increasing prevalence of drug abuse, strict government regulations, and the growing need for workplace drug testing. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global drug testing market was valued at USD 4.86 billion in 2020…
As an independent laboratory, heliosDX is deeply committed to providing high-quality and affordable healthcare services to patients across the United States. However, we are increasingly concerned about the trend of insurance payers refusing to contract with independent laboratories, instead preferring to work exclusively with large big box laboratories like LabCorp or Quest. This trend is…
The opioid crisis has become one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States, with opioid-related overdose deaths reaching unprecedented levels in recent years. Healthcare providers have a critical role to play in addressing this crisis, and drug testing is an important tool that can help providers identify patients who may be…