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Changes in pathology lab billing vachette pathology
Vachette Pathology was founded in 2002 and is a nationwide pathology practice management firm. It was founded by Mick Raich, a speaker and author on issues, practices and trends related to pathology practice and laboratory billing. Vachette works with hospital-based pathology practices, independent laboratories and hospital outreach laboratories.
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In working with clients, Vachette "takes a two-part approach to pathology practices." First, it conducts an audit of billing practices to determine if they are being done correctly. Second, it serves as a liaison between the practice and managed care companies to "do what [it] can to help managed care companies pay more money."
As a pathology consultant, Vachette Pathology is periodically used as a spokesperson for its industry on operational and related issues that impact the typical small business physicians and pathology groups.
Recently, Raich was quoted as saying that the future demand for pathologists "will only increase their value as the work pool decreases," which will put them in a stronger position when "negotiating favorable hospital contracts." Raich's forecast for the increased demand for pathologists echos a similar forecast by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mick Raich
Mick Raich has presented at many major national pathology and laboratory society conferences, and numerous state societies during his 26-year health care career. He is frequently quoted, interviewed and published as a specialist in this field. Raich supports Path PAC and is a member of the Medical Group Management Association.
Raich's career experience includes direct patient care, hospital management and working at a pathology billing company.
His industry presentations include:
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Vachette Pathology is a member of and/or supports several related organizations, including: