Are Independent Labs Facing Extinction in 2025? Examining Regulatory Shifts and New Opportunities

Amidst a flurry of recent activity in Washington, D.C., it’s become clear that independent laboratories will face a sea of change in the years to come. With potential overhauls to Medicaid being explored alongside ongoing debates such as revamping LDT oversight, now is the time to ensure your laboratory is prepared for the changes to come and what they could mean for your bottom line.

Join us Wednesday, April 2, 2025, for an essential webinar where policy experts and independent lab advocates with the Coalition for Innovative Lab Testing will break down the latest developments from Washington and analyze how these market disruptions could directly impact your laboratory's operations and bottom line. Whether you're a laboratory director, manager, or policy advocate, this session will provide the insights you need to stay ahead of these crucial developments.

We'll discuss:

-Market Insights: Learn how the number of diagnostic facilities in the U.S. has declined in recent years and why closures and acquisitions have accelerated post-pandemic.

-Inside Washington, D.C.: Get a high-level overview of the ever-changing political landscape, including pending House seat appointments and their potential ripple effects on healthcare policy. We’ll also explore the latest developments surrounding annual the budgeting process and what it could mean for medical laboratories.

-Industry Challenges Ahead: Gain insights on how key issues like PAMA, FDA oversight of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), prior authorization requirements, and price transparency could evolve in the coming months.

-Medicaid on the Chopping Block: Explore the implications of potential $880 billion Medicaid cuts, how states may respond with new provider taxes, and whether laboratories could be targeted next.

-Tariff Impacts: Learn where newly implemented tariffs are likely to drive up costs for laboratory equipment, reagents, and other essential supplies.

-Take Action: Be part of the solution. Learn how you can join the Coalition for Innovative Laboratory Testing (C4ILT) in urging Congress to protect vital healthcare resources and support a smarter regulatory approach. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign a pre-drafted letter advocating for laboratory-friendly policy changes.

Whether you're a laboratory director, manager, or policy advocate, this session will provide the insights you need to stay ahead. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and make your voice heard.