In its final report on gaps in the oversight of genetic testing, the Health and Human Services Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health & Safety (SACGHS) has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase proficiency testing in this rapidly expanding market. The panel also recommended that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) expand its regulation to all lab tests, including lab-developed tests (LDTs).

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June 2008 - Table of Contents

GCR June 2008 (full PDF issue)

OIG Modifies Self-Disclosure Protocol: Integrity Agreements No Longer Required

Court Dismisses Case Against Anti-Markup Rule

Committee Recommends Additional Oversight of Genetic Tests

CMS Mandates Switch to Single Medicare ABN by Sept. 1

Where Have All the Non-Waived POLs Gone?

CMS Revisits Controversial Stark Provision

News in Brief (0806)