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In his first press briefing since being named acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Kerry N. Weems said he would take a hands-off approach with healthcare providers and other industry partners to dispel any perception that the agency’s decisions are slanted toward any one group.

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September 24, 2007 - Table of Contents

NIR September 24, 2007 (full PDF issue)

Labs Up the Ante in Drive to Stop Medicare Bidding Demo

Medicare Lab, Physician Fee Update

ACLA, CAP Advocate Separate ‘Lab Seat’ in New E-Health Entity

FDA Clarifies Rules for Analyte-Specific Reagents

California Expands Pathology Direct Billing Law

New Acting CMS Chief Pledges ‘Even Keel’ with Providers

Lab Value Educational Campaign Marks More Milestones

CMS Releases Quick Guide to Medicare Preventive Services