Upcoming Webinar: Solving the Lab Staffing Crisis

For over two decades, staffing shortages have placed immense pressure on medical laboratories, making it increasingly difficult to maintain efficiency and meet patient demands. With limited talent pools and high turnover rates, lab leaders need innovative solutions to build and sustain a reliable workforce. Join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at noon EDT, as we discuss three proven strategies to bridge the workforce gap and keep your lab running smoothly as we continue to work together toward long-term solutions.

In this webinar, our expert guests will explore:

✅ A non-certified tech program to help build a skilled workforce.

✅ How labs can create local partnerships to fill training and skill gaps.

✅ The role part-time talent can play in filling temporary openings or projects.

✅ Utilizing an international candidate pipeline for long-term staffing solutions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and discover new approaches to strengthening your lab’s workforce.

REGISTER HERE

Judge Throws Out FDA LDT Rule and More Recent Lab News

In a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape brought on by changes from the new Trump Administration, clinical laboratories are navigating a host of challenges ranging from legal battles over testing oversight to shrinking reimbursement rates and rising operational costs. 

From the recent major legal win on vacating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) oversight of laboratory developed tests (LDTs) to the financial and workforce pressures squeezing the industry, here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways and what labs should be doing now to stay ahead.

Read more HERE>

Lighthouse Welcomes Ellen Beausang as New President, Chief Revenue Officer

We're pleased to welcome Ellen Beausang as our new President, Chief Revenue Officer! As an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, Ellen has held executive roles at a wide range of leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, bringing her passion for building high-performing teams and best-in-class portfolios through a strong customer-centric vision focused on growth.

We're excited to have her leading our business development and marketing efforts and cannot wait to see how her insights help both our team and clients grow to new heights.

Ellen Beausang,

President, CRO,

Lighthouse Lab Services

Watch Now: Are Independent Labs Going Extinct? Exploring Trump Admin Policy Shifts & Opportunities

With potential overhauls to Medicaid being explored alongside a host of other ongoing shifts, now is the time to ensure your laboratory is prepared for the changes to come and what they could mean for your bottom line.

We recently hosted two policy experts and independent lab advocates with the Coalition for Innovative Lab Testing to 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.

Watch HERE>

Exploring Various Leadership Pathways & Certifications for Lab Professionals

While there's a wealth of pathways individuals can pursue if they're interested in a career in medical or clinical laboratory medicine, understanding exactly how you can train and help existing staff in your lab advance their careers and obtain new certifications to take on new responsibilities.

In this short video, Dr. Erik Korte, PhD, DABCC, who serves as both a CLIA Lab Director and Technical Consultant with Lighthouse, discusses a handful of career paths someone could consider if they are starting their career on the bench and eventually want to consider more senior or managerial roles.

View now HERE>

The Lighthouse "Candidate Corner" is a recurring monthly spotlight featuring some of the great lab professionals our recruiters work with each day. Check out a quick preview of one individual below, then click over to our blog to see all five candidates for April.

If you'd like to learn more about anyone listed in this section or inquire about their ability to relocate, email us directly here!

Medical Lab Scientist

• Education: 
• B.S. MLS

• Certification:
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, BOC ASCP Certificate – 7325
• Medical Laboratory Scientist, BOC ASCP Certificate – 268802
• Medical Laboratory Technologist License, Florida – TN51618

• Preferred Location:
• Southeastern U.S.

View all candidates HERE>

Catch Our Day 2 Session on Navigating Prior Authorizations at Executive War College April 30

We're thrilled to be presenting alongside Xifin, Inc., and careviso at the upcoming Executive War College on Laboratory and Pathology Management later this month. Check out the event description below for more details on the session and what you can expect to learn!

Learning Objectives: Navigating the increasingly complex prior authorization process presents significant challenges, especially for advanced molecular and genetic diagnostic testing, specialty medical devices, and remote patient monitoring services. While point solutions may offer an efficient first step for routine testing, a more programmatic approach is essential for addressing the intricacies of PAs for complex procedures.

This session will illustrate how integrating PA strategies into the broader revenue cycle management (RCM) process provides the visibility and coordination necessary to achieve meaningful results.

View the full agenda here>

New Strategic Partnership: Magnified Learning

Lighthouse Lab Services is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Magnified Learning™ and the Magnified Group, a leader in innovative professional development, consulting, and technology for academia, healthcare, and laboratory professionals. Through this collaboration, we are expanding access to cutting-edge education, certifications, and process improvement methodologies designed to help laboratories thrive and the individuals who staff them grow their careers.

Magnified Learning™ empowers professionals and organizations with a proprietary Cohesive Value Transformation™ (CVT) model, a groundbreaking approach that reimagines value in Lean Six Sigma and project management to drive measurable improvements in healthcare operations. This partnership provides laboratory professionals with the resources needed to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall value.

At Lighthouse, we are committed to equipping laboratories with the expertise and support necessary for success. By teaming up with Magnified Learning™, we are ensuring our clients and medical lab professionals have access to top-tier training and transformative strategies that elevate industry standards.

Visit Magnified-Learning.com to learn more. You can take advantage of this partnership to gain valuable skills and certifications that will shape the future of laboratory excellence using discount code "Lighthouse25" to receive a 10% discount for yellow or green belt courses!

1. Executive War College

• April 29-30, 2025
• New Orleans
• Learn more here
• Use "LLS150" to receive a $150 discount!