Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) on November 15 introduced legislation that would replace the existing cytology proficiency testing program under CLIA (the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). Isakson is a member of the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee. His bill, S. 4056, mirrors House legislation (H.R. 6133) introduced in September by Rep. Tom Price (R-GA).

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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