November 15 is the start date for eligible physicians, practitioners, and suppliers to enroll in, or terminate their enrollment in, the Medicare participation program for 2007. The decision must be made by December 31 of this year. Those who currently participate and wish to continue to do so need take no action.

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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