Stored specimens: CMS revises date of service policy
Senate bill introduced to scrap current CLIA cytology PT program
Outlook for health policy after the midterm election upset—see Focus
—Physician fee fix
—‘Grandfather’ protection for pathology TC billings
—HIT and e-health legislation
—New leadership lineup on key health committees
—Democrats outline top healthcare priorities
Coverage Advisory
—ICD-9 changes to lab national coverage polices
—How introduction of ‘means-testing’ will impact Part B premium
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November 20, 2006 - Table of Contents

NIR November 20, 2006 (full PDF issue)

Time Running Out for Medicare Physician Fee Fix

CMS Finalizes Rules for Pricing New Lab Tests

Date of Service Revised for Stored Specimens

Senate Bill Introduced to Replace CLIA Cytology PT

Outlook for Health Priorities in Congressional Power Shift

ICD-9 Changes to National Policies for Lab Tests

Wealthier Seniors to Pay More in ’07 Premiums

Medicare Opens Enrollment Period for 2007