Next-Morning PCR Infectious Disease Diagnostics: Clinicians and Patients Are Advancing. Will Policy Keep Pace?

David B. Nash, MD, MBA, Barbara D. Alexander, MD, Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA, Leah Binder, MA, MGA • October 28, 2025

Molecular diagnostics for infections have entered a new era. With next-morning PCR testing now accessible across the country, providers and patients are embracing faster, more targeted care—improving outcomes, supporting antimicrobial stewardship, and reducing unnecessary treatments.

Yet reimbursement models haven’t kept up. Payors have an opportunity to better align with the value next-morning diagnostics bring to the healthcare system.

In this webinar, HealthTrackRx and The Leapfrog Group break down why fast, accurate testing is essential for better patient care. Our panel of experts explores misdiagnosis, rising antibiotic resistance, and how next-morning PCR results help clinicians make quicker, better decisions.

Learn about the tools and steps that can help keep patients safe.

Leah Binder MA, MGA – Misdiagnosis is a crisis hiding in plain sight: 1:42

David Nash, MD, MBA – Rural America is being left behind: 10:08

Barbara Alexander, MD, MHS – Patients can’t afford to wait: 17:27

Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA – We’re running out of time and options: 29:15

David B. Nash, MD, MBA – Founding Dean Emeritus of the Jefferson College of Population Health, board-certified internist, and renowned expert in health policy, population health, and quality improvement.

Barbara D. Alexander, MD – Professor of Medicine and Pathology at Duke University, board-certified in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, and a leading voice in clinical infectious disease care and stewardship.

Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA – Chief Medical Officer at HealthTrackRx, named one of Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Influential in Healthcare,” with deep expertise in clinical operations, population health, and healthcare economics.

Leah Binder, MA, MGA – President & CEO of The Leapfrog Group, one of the most influential people in health care (Modern Healthcare, Beckers), who brings the voices of purchasers together to push for transparency in the health care market. National voice on health care value and contributor to Forbes.com and Huffington Post.

Facilitated by Ben Favret

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Designation Statement

The Urgent Care Association designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and the HealthTrackRx. UCA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.