Proposed Medicare crosswalks, fees for new 2007 lab tests
Big challenges ahead in ICD-10 switch, labs advised to name transition team to prepare
FDA clamps new controls on certain new types of DNA ‘home-brew’ tests, warns about ASR marketing practices––see Focus
Red Cross slapped with $4.2M fine for blood safety problems
Medicare Coverage Advisory:
—New waived tests
—ICD-9 changes to National Lab Policies
—Reminder: 9-day payment hold
Medicare to start increasing Part B premiums based on income January 1
Washington Watch: Problem seen in how Medicare would pay pathologists, other ‘indirect’ providers based on quality measures

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September 25, 2006 - Table of Contents

NIR September 25, 2006 (full PDF issue)

FDA Expands Oversight of ‘Home-Brew’ Lab Tests

CMS Proposes Crosswalks to Set New Lab Fees

Labs Urged to Get Ready for ICD-10 Transition

FDA to Regulate New Types of ‘Home Brew’ DNA Tests

FDA Fines American Red Cross $4.2M for Blood Safety Lapses

Medicare Coverage & Claims Advisory

Medicare to Increase Part B Premium, Begin ‘Means-Testing’